Easy Hibachi Steak with Fried Rice (Printable)

One-pan hibachi-style steak with vegetable fried rice. Ready in 35 minutes with minimal cleanup.

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak & Marinade

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

→ Fried Rice

07 - 3 cups cooked and cooled jasmine rice, preferably day-old
08 - 2 tablespoons 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 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
16 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
17 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
18 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Garnish

19 - Sesame seeds
20 - Additional sliced green onions

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine steak cubes with soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, and black pepper in a bowl. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes while preparing remaining ingredients.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon 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 on the exterior while maintaining tenderness. Transfer to a plate and reserve.
03 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the same pan. Sauté 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 fully cooked.
05 - Add rice, peas, and cooked steak to the pan. Drizzle with soy sauce and toss all ingredients together, breaking up any compacted rice clumps.
06 - Stir in butter and half the green onions. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through and edges achieve slight crispness. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
07 - Transfer to serving plates immediately. Garnish with sesame seeds and additional green onions if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent way more time and effort than you actually did, which is the best kind of cooking magic.
  • One pan means one cleanup—something I genuinely celebrate after a long day.
  • The steak stays tender and the rice gets those crispy, slightly caramelized edges that make your taste buds light up.
02 -
  • Using fresh, warm rice is the biggest mistake that turns this from restaurant-quality to mushy disappointment—day-old rice that's been refrigerated is non-negotiable.
  • Don't crowd the pan when cooking the steak; you need that high heat to create a proper sear, and overcrowding drops the temperature too much.
03 -
  • Keep your pan hot and your ingredients prepped; this isn't a slow braise, it's a fast dance, and preparation is what keeps you from fumbling through the steps.
  • If your rice is freshly cooked, spread it on a plate to cool quickly rather than letting it steam in the pot—it'll dry out faster and avoid the mushiness trap.
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