A cozy, flavor-packed one-pot fried rice with juicy steak, sweet corn, and gooey cheese—perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

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ONE-PAN CHEESY FRIED RICE WITH STEAK AND CORN

If you’re craving something cozy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this Cheesy One-Pot Steak and Corn Fried Rice is here to save the day. It’s savory, slightly sweet from the corn, hearty thanks to tender steak, and topped with gooey, melty mozzarella that brings it all together.

This is one of those dinners that feels indulgent but comes together with everyday ingredients—and it’s all done in one pan. Perfect for busy weeknights or using up leftovers (hello, day-old rice), and it’s endlessly customizable with whatever veggies you have on hand.

Why You’ll Love This One-Pan Cheesy Fried Rice with Steak and Corn Recipe

• One pan = less cleanup

• Ultra-cozy with cheesy goodness in every bite

• Flexible—great for using up leftover rice and veggies

• Ready in about 30 minutes

Ingredients You’ll Need for One-Pan Cheesy Fried Rice with Steak and Corn

• Steak: Flank, sirloin, or ribeye work best, but use what you like.

• Corn: Fresh grilled corn brings the most flavor, but canned works great too!

• Veggies: Red onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms make it colorful and satisfying.

• Rice: Day-old cooked rice gives you that classic fried rice texture.

• Mozzarella Cheese: For the ultimate cheesy topping—mild and melty.

• Sauce: A simple mix of soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic salt, and black pepper brings bold umami flavor.

How to Make Our One-Pan Cheesy Fried Rice with Steak and Corn (Step-by-Step)

1. Season your steak with salt and pepper and set aside.

2. Sauté the veggies—onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms—until softened. Set them aside.

3. Sear the steak in a hot pan until browned on both sides.

4. Add your rice and break it up until evenly mixed.

5. Return the veggies and stir in your sauce until everything is coated and flavorful.

6. Add the corn evenly over the rice.

7. Top with mozzarella, cover, and let it melt.

8. Garnish and serve!

Tips & Tricks For One-Pan Cheesy Fried Rice with Steak and Corn

• Use day-old rice for the best texture—it’s less sticky and fries up better.

• Let the steak sear without stirring for the first 2 minutes. That golden crust = flavor.

• Don’t skimp on the cheese—this is comfort food, after all!

• Want spice? Add chili oil or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.

Ingredient Swaps

• Cheese: Try cheddar, Monterey Jack, or even a spicy pepper jack.

• Protein: Sub in chicken, shrimp, or tofu if steak’s not your thing.

• Veggies: Zucchini, spinach, or frozen peas all work beautifully.

Storage & Reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan over low heat or microwave with a splash of water to bring back moisture.

One-Pan Cheesy Fried Rice with Steak and Corn

🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes

🍽 Servings: 3–4

Ingredients

Main:

• 1 lb steak, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1 cup cooked corn (use freshly grilled for best taste, canned works too!)

• 1 small red onion, diced

• 1 bell pepper, diced

• 1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms

• ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 2 ½ to 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Chopped green onions or parsley, for garnish

Sauce:

• 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tsp garlic salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Season steak with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper. Mix and set aside.

2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 2 minutes. Add bell pepper and mushrooms; sauté another 2 minutes. Remove veggies from the pan.

3. In the same pan, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Add steak in an even layer and sear for 2 minutes without touching. Flip and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Lower heat to medium-low. Add rice and break it up with your spatula.

5. Add cooked veggies back to the pan. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

6. Flatten the rice slightly in the pan, then sprinkle the corn evenly over the top.

7. Top with shredded mozzarella. Cover and let cook for 2–3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

8. Garnish with green onions or parsley. Serve warm and enjoy!

One-Pan Cheesy Steak and Corn Fried Rice

A cozy, flavor-packed one-pot fried rice with juicy steak, sweet corn, and gooey cheese—perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Main Course, Rice

Cuisine Asian

Servings 3

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients:

• 1 lb steak - cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup cooked corn - use freshly grilled for best taste, canned works too!
• 1 small red onion - diced
• 1 bell pepper - diced
• 1 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2.5-3 cups cooked rice - day old rice preferred
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Chopped green onions or chopped parsley - for garnish

Sauce Ingredients:

• 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

 

Season the steak:

• In a bowl, toss the steak pieces with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper. Set aside.

Sauté the vegetables:

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add diced red onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add bell pepper and mushrooms, and sauté for another 2 minutes. Remove the veggies from the pan and set aside.

Cook the steak:

• In the same pan, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the steak in a single layer. Let it sear for about 2 minutes without moving it, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes, flipping occasionally until browned.

Add the rice:

• Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the rice and stir to break up any clumps.

Bring it all together:

• Return the cooked veggies to the pan. Pour in the sauce ingredients (soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic salt, and pepper) and stir everything together until well combined and heated through.

Add the corn:

• Flatten the rice slightly in the pan, then sprinkle the corn evenly over the top.

Add the cheese:

• Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top. Cover with a lid and let it cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and gooey.

Garnish and serve:

• Top with chopped green onions or parsley, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Keyword 30 minutes, Asian, beef, Cheesy, Dinner, Easy, Main Course, One Pan, one pot, rice

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