Ten-Minute One-Pot Butter Beef Rice

A fast and savory one-pot meal featuring tender beef slices, sweet corn, and rich butter melting over seasoned rice in a single skillet.

Ingredients

• 1 bowl cooked white rice
• 200 g beef slices
• 2 tbsp butter
• 0.5 cup corn kernels
• 0.5 red onion
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 0.5 bowl water
• to taste black pepper powder
• to taste chopped green onions

Instructions

1. 1Mix the Sauce

   

   Combine light soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, black pepper powder, minced garlic, and water in a white bowl, then stir well to create the flavor base for the dish.

   Tip: Adjust the amount of black pepper according to your preference for spice.
2. 2Sauté Red Onions

   

   Heat a flat-bottomed pan on medium-low heat, slowly melt a piece of butter, add the sliced red onions, and stir-fry them until they become translucent.

   Tip: Keep the heat at medium-low to prevent the butter from burning while the onions sweat.
3. 3Add Rice

   

   Place a bowl of cooked white rice right in the center of the pan on top of the sautéed onions.

   Tip: Molding the rice in a small bowl first helps it hold a neat shape when inverted into the pan.
4. 4Arrange Beef Slices

   

   Arrange the prepared raw beef slices neatly in a circle around the perimeter of the rice mound in the pan.

   Tip: Ensure the beef slices overlap slightly for an even presentation.
5. 5Add Corn Kernels

   

   Scatter plenty of ready-to-eat yellow corn kernels around the pan, filling the spaces alongside the beef and rice.

   Tip: Drain the corn well before adding to avoid excess moisture in the pan.
6. 6Top with Butter and Pepper

   

   Place an extra square pat of yellow butter and a generous sprinkle of black pepper powder right on top of the rice mound.

   Tip: This extra pat of butter melts down through the rice as it heats up, adding richness.
7. 7Add Green Onions and Seasoning

   

   Sprinkle chopped green onions over the corn, rice, and beef in the pan to add freshness and aroma to the dish.

   Tip: Fresh green onions provide a vibrant color and a mild savory punch when heated.
8. 8Pour the Savory Sauce

   

   Pour the pre-mixed sauce—containing light soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, black pepper, and minced garlic—evenly over all the ingredients in the pan.

   Tip: Pouring the sauce evenly ensures both the rice and the beef absorb the savory-sweet flavor profile.
9. 9Stir and Cook the Meal

   

   Turn the heat up to high to bring the sauce to a boil, then use a black spatula to thoroughly mix everything together so the butter melts and the beef changes color.

   Tip: High heat helps reduce the sauce quickly while coating every grain of rice and piece of beef.

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