Easy Hibachi Steak With Fried Rice (Print version)

Quick one-pan steak and vegetable fried rice inspired by Japanese hibachi cooking, ready in 35 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak & Marinade

01 - 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp mirin or dry sherry
04 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
05 - 1 garlic clove, minced
06 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

→ Fried Rice

07 - 3 cups cooked and cooled jasmine rice, preferably day-old
08 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
09 - 1 small onion, diced
10 - 1 cup carrots, diced
11 - 1 cup zucchini, diced
12 - 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
13 - 1 cup frozen peas
14 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
15 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
16 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
17 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
18 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Garnish

19 - Sesame seeds
20 - Additional sliced green onions

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine steak cubes with low-sodium soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ground black pepper. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes while preparing remaining ingredients.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated steak and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned but still tender. Transfer steak to a clean plate and set aside.
03 - In the same pan, add remaining 1 tbsp oil. Sauté diced onion, carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms for 4 to 5 minutes until just tender.
04 - Push vegetables to the side of the pan. Pour beaten eggs into the cleared space and scramble until just cooked through.
05 - Add cooled jasmine rice, frozen peas, and cooked steak to the pan. Drizzle with low-sodium soy sauce and toss all ingredients together, breaking up any clumps of rice.
06 - Stir in unsalted butter and half the sliced green onions. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through and lightly crispy. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and additional green onions if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The steak stays tender because you're not overcooking it in that crowded pan—it actually gets time to breathe.
  • One pan means one thing to wash, which feels like a small miracle on a busy weeknight.
  • Your kitchen fills with this incredible aroma that makes everyone ask what you're making before they even sit down.
  • The fried rice texture stays perfect because you're using day-old rice, which honestly was the game-changer I didn't expect.
02 -
  • Using day-old rice is genuinely the difference between a creamy clump and actual fried rice texture—I ruined my first batch by using fresh rice and learned my lesson.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the steak or it will steam instead of brown, so if your steak pieces are piled on top of each other, work in batches.
  • The eggs need to be pulled off heat while they still look slightly underdone because they'll finish cooking from the residual heat when you mix everything together.
03 -
  • Cold rice from the refrigerator is your best friend here—I keep leftover jasmine rice in a sealed container just for making this dish, and it's the difference between success and frustration.
  • Taste as you go, especially with the soy sauce, because every brand is slightly different in saltiness and you want to build flavor gradually instead of making a mistake you can't take back.
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