Easy & Tasty Ground Beef Fried Rice
Super easy and delish, leftover cold rice and inexpensive ground beef pair up to make a hearty and tasty meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups cold cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ cup carrot diced
- ½ cup onion diced
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons ginger diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- green onion sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Add the ground beef to a large skillet or wok and cook it over medium-high heat until it is browned. Transfer it out of the skillet and set it aside. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of fat.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil.
- Add the diced carrot and onion, cooking until they start to soften, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the frozen peas, ginger, and garlic, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cold cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps and cook for 3-4 minutes or until heated through and starting to brown slightly.
- Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet. Pour the lightly beaten egg into the empty side and scramble until fully cooked.
- Mix the scrambled egg with the vegetables and rice.
- Stir in the cooked ground beef.
- Pour the soy sauce over the mixture and stir well to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through and well mixed. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- Use cold, day-old rice for the best texture. Freshly cooked rice can become mushy.
- Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking. This recipe comes together quickly.
- Customize the veggies based on what you have on hand. Bell peppers, corn, and snap peas work great.
- Don't skip the sesame oil. It adds a distinctive, nutty flavor.
- Cook the beef thoroughly and drain the fat to avoid greasy rice.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro for an extra flavor boost.
Nutrition
Calories: 633kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 28gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 962mgPotassium: 554mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3.046IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 3mg
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