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Published February 17, 2015. Last Updated March 27, 2019 By Alyssa Brantley 20 Comments

Turmeric Fried Rice with Beef

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While we try to eat mostly grain free at home, when we go out to restaurants, we are much more laid back and just stick to “Gluten-Free”. This Turmeric Fried Rice with Beef is one of my favorite gluten-free dishes at a local Thai spot we frequent in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle.

After ordering it way too many times during my pregnancy, I decided it was time I needed to recreate the recipe so we could (occasionally!) make it at home and I could share it with all of you.

You know I am always looking for excuses to cook with Turmeric and this fried rice is the perfect one. Loaded with veggies and Beef (you could sub chicken, shrimp or just keep it vegetarian with extra eggs!), it’s simple to make and seriously packed with flavor!

Turmeric Fried Rice with Beef from www.EverydayMaven.com

NOTES:

  • I often see Top Round Steak being sold as “London Broil” – be sure to ask the butcher and just let him know you are making a Stir Fry.

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Turmeric Fried Rice with Beef
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
 

Turmeric Fried Rice with Beef

Course: Mains
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Turmeric Fried Rice with Beef
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 498 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
4.67 from 3 votes
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Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons avocado oil or other high heat oil, divided
  • 1 pound top round steak thinly sliced
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion cut into thin moons
  • 1 medium carrot peeled and very thinly sliced into rounds
  • 2 cups broccoli florets stems trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 4 cups pre-cooked and cooled white rice
  • 1/2 tablespoons ground turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons gluten free Tamari or 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • generous amount of freshly ground black pepper
  • pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 or 2 squirts of Sriracha plus more for serving
  • 2 scallions cut into 1 1/2" pieces on the diagonal
  • handful cilantro leaves
Instructions
To Cook:
  1. Heat a large wok over high heat until very hot (and smoking). Add 1/2 Tablespoon of avocado oil and then sliced beef in a single layer. Sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt. Cook, undisturbed for about 2 minutes then use spatulas or wooden paddles to move around and continue cooking until pink is no longer visible. Immediately remove from wok and set aside.

  2. Add another 1/2 Tablespoon avocado oil to wok and then pour in beaten eggs. The eggs will cook very quickly at this high heat in such a hot wok so stay on top of them. You can cook the eggs like a very thin pancake and flip or just scramble with a wooden paddle. Once they are just cooked, immediately remove and set aside with the cooked beef.

  3. Add 1/2 Tablespoon avocado oil to wok and follow with onion, carrot and broccoli. Stir fry for 2 minutes then add 1 Tablespoon water and cover with lid. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes until vegetables are just tender.

  4. Remove lid. Add rice, remaining 1 Tablespoon avocado oil, turmeric and Tamari (or coconut aminos). Stir fry, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, making sure that turmeric is well mixed and all the rice is yellow.

  5. Add beef and egg back in and continue cooking for 30 to 45 seconds until warmed through.

  6. Remove wok from heat, add freshly ground black pepper, pinch of crushed red pepper flakes and squirt (or two!) of Sriracha. Mix and serve topped with sliced scallions and cilantro leaves. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Turmeric Fried Rice with Beef
Amount Per Serving
Calories 498 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 151mg50%
Sodium 635mg28%
Potassium 779mg22%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 35g70%
Vitamin A 3010IU60%
Vitamin C 43.9mg53%
Calcium 87mg9%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Randi Schwartz says

    January 10, 2016 at 9:28 am

    Did anyone ever try it with cauliflower to reduce the points?

    Reply
  2. Yvonne says

    November 30, 2015 at 7:37 am

    I tried to cook this turmeric fried rice with the ingredients I had around – beef, carrot, eggs and scallions. It was delicious! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 4, 2015 at 10:30 am

      Awesome Yvonne – we love that dish!!

      Reply
  3. Robert Martens says

    March 17, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    Made this for the second time tonight for the kids and grandkid; as a request this time. As with all the recipes I borrow from you, everyone winds up smiling.

    We are fortunate to have fresh turmeric root available which adds another nice touch to this dish. BTW, I cannot find when you suggest adding in the rice in the version that I have printed out. Is it supposed to be common sense or am I missing something?

    Thank you for all the wonderful, healthy meals you have shared with us and best of luck with kiddo #2!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      March 18, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      Hi Robert! Good eye – it looks like I forgot to add in when to add the rice. I just updated the recipe and it is in step 4. Thanks so much for pointing that out – I appreciate it! So glad your family is enjoying my recipes – makes me feel great! 🙂

      Reply
  4. EA-The Spicy RD says

    February 20, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    Yum!!! Thai is one of my all time favorites and this looks fabulous!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      February 23, 2015 at 4:45 pm

      Thanks! Any excuse to eat more turmeric 😉

      Reply
  5. Kirsten says

    February 19, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    Alyssa,
    This looks very fresh and pretty. My daughter makes most of our fried rice at home, and I’m sharing this with her since we’ve got turmeric out the ying yang. Actually, no, it’s just in a jar in a drawer.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      February 19, 2015 at 3:18 pm

      Thanks Kirsten! How cool that one of your kids is cooking for the family already? love it!

      Reply
  6. [email protected] Riffs says

    February 18, 2015 at 7:47 am

    Love the combo of turmeric and rice. Or turmeric and just about anything, actually. 🙂 This looks terrific — so much flavor. And simple! My kinda food. Thanks.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      February 18, 2015 at 4:10 pm

      Exactly! Turmeric and anything is what I am all about. This is very flavorful John – I hope you like it!

      Reply
  7. Norma Chang says

    February 17, 2015 at 4:30 pm

    I never thought of adding turmeric to fried rice, bet it adds a lovely color to the rice, will be doing so next time I make fried rice.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      February 18, 2015 at 4:09 pm

      It adds a really great flavor Norma!

      Reply
  8. Seigs says

    February 17, 2015 at 10:26 am

    I’m going to try this recipe with cauliflower “rice”. Thanks for the tasty sounding recipe!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      February 17, 2015 at 4:09 pm

      Love that Seigs! Let me know how it turns out.

      Reply
  9. Hannah says

    February 17, 2015 at 9:46 am

    Delicious, Alyssa! Now I’m craving this and will be making it soon. I’ve shared your recipe with our Tasting Jerusalem group – we’re cooking with turmeric this month. I hope you and all your sweet boys are doing well. xx

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      February 17, 2015 at 4:09 pm

      Perfect Hannah – thanks for sharing the recipe! I can’t wait to hear what you think of it 🙂

      Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    February 17, 2015 at 7:15 am

    This looks so flavour-packed and healthy that i just want to grab that wok off the screen! I can see why you wanted to eat this all during your pregnancy – and continue to do so now. Yum!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      February 17, 2015 at 9:13 am

      It is Kellie – the turmeric adds so much to this dish and really changes it from “regular fried rice”!

      Reply

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