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Ground beef fried rice served in a white bowl.

Ground Beef Fried Rice

Chef Jenn
Super easy and super delicious, turn 1 pound of ground beef into an affordable meal! Use any veggies you've got on hand, and dinner will be ready in no tim!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 633 kcal

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
 

  • Begin by browning the ground beef in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once cooked, remove the beef and set aside, leaving behind 1 tablespoon of the fat.
  • In the same skillet, melt the butter with the sesame oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the carrots and onions to the skillet, sautéing until they begin to soften, about 3-4 minutes. Add the peas, ginger, and garlic and continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes until they become aromatic.
  • Push the veggies to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten egg into the cleared space and scramble until fully cooked, then mix it with the vegetables.
  • Introduce the cold rice, breaking up any lumps, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it starts to brown lightly.
  •  Combine the rice and vegetables thoroughly. Reintroduce the browned ground beef.
  • Drizzle soy sauce over the rice and mix everything together until well-coated. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Garnish the fried rice with sliced green onions just before serving.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Utilize cold rice from the previous day because fresh rice may turn mushy.
  • Have all your ingredients ready to go before cooking because this recipe cooks fast!
  • Add all your favorite vegetables such as bell peppers, corn, or snap peas.
  • Use lean ground beef and drain off excess fat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 633kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 28gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 962mgPotassium: 554mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3.046IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 3mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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