This famous Indonesian fried rice is bursting with umami goodness, and the addition of beef mince keeps the prep and cook time to a minimum. Ideal for weeknights, this sweet and savoury stir-fried dish is quick and simple to make. You could even top it with a fried egg for even more authentic deliciousness!
Beef Nasi Goreng
2 t bsp vegetable oil, plus 1 extra teaspoon
250g (1/2 lb) beef mince (ground beef)
1 onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 long red chilli, finely chopped
½ tsp shrimp paste
1 beef stock cube , crumbled
4 cups cooked rice
2 t bsp soy sauce
2 tsp kecap manis or sweet dark soy sauce
¼ cup fried shallots
sliced cucumber, to serve
sliced tomato, to serve
sambal oelek*, to serve
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Add the beef and sear for 4-5 minutes to develop a deep crust. Then flip, break up and stir-fry until almost cooked.
- Add the onion and stir-fry for 3 minutes or until the onion has softened . Then add in the garlic and chilli and stir-fry for another few seconds.
- Move the ingredients to the side and add the extra teaspoon of oil. Then add the shrimp paste and move it around in the oil to dissolve it a little before mixing it through the remaining ingredients. Stir through the crumbled beef stock cube. Add the rice , soy sauce and kecap manis. S tir-fry until well combined. Remove from heat and divide among serving bowls.
- Sprinkle over the fried shallots. S erve with cucumber, tomato and sambal oelek.
- Notes: – Sambal oelek is a chilli paste that can be found in the Asian aisle at most supermarkets or from an Asian grocery store. – More ground beef recipes here.
