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Final plate of Garlic Butter Steak Fried Rice topped with steak cubes, peas, carrots, and a pat of melting butter with green onions.

Garlic Butter Steak Fried Rice – 20-Minute High-Protein Dinner

This garlic butter steak fried rice is a fast, protein-packed dinner made with tender steak cubes, buttery garlic rice, vegetables, and soy sauce. A flavorful one-pan dish ready in just 20 minutes.
Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Steak:
  • 250 g sirloin or ribeye, cut into small cubes
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • For the Fried Rice:
  • 2 cups cooked rice preferably cold
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • ½ cup mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • For Serving:
  • Green onions chopped
  • Extra butter optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Step 1 – Prep the Steak: Cut steak into small cubes and season with soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    Diced raw steak cubes seasoned with soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on a cutting board — Garlic Butter Steak Fried Rice prep.
  2. Step 2 – Sear the Steak: Heat butter in a skillet and sear the steak cubes for 2–3 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
    Steak cubes searing in melted butter inside a hot skillet until golden brown — Garlic Butter Steak Fried Rice step.
  3. Step 3 – Cook the Aromatics: In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic and onion, and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Step 4 – Add the Rice & Veggies: Stir in the cooked rice and vegetables. Add soy sauce and sesame oil, mixing well.
    Cooked rice mixed with peas, carrots, and corn inside a skillet, seasoned with soy sauce — Garlic Butter Steak Fried Rice base.
  5. Step 5 – Add Eggs & Steak: Push rice to the side, scramble the eggs, then mix everything together and add the seared steak back in.
  6. Step 6 – Serve: Top with green onions and extra butter if desired. Serve hot.
    Final plate of Garlic Butter Steak Fried Rice topped with steak cubes, peas, carrots, and a pat of melting butter with green onions.

Notes

  • Cold rice works best and prevents clumping.
  • Use high heat for a real fried rice texture.
  • Ribeye gives maximum flavor but sirloin works great too.
  • Add chili flakes if you want it spicy.