Description
A comforting bowl of fried rice with savory ground beef and colorful vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups day-old cooked rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and chop vegetables. If starting from scratch, cook the rice and let it cool.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Incorporate Vegetables: Add vegetables into the skillet and stir-fry for a few minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add the Rice: Push mixture aside, adding more oil if necessary. Add cold rice, breaking clumps, and let sit to get slightly crispy.
- Mix Together: Combine everything in the skillet, drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil, and stir well to coat.
- Scramble the Eggs: Move rice to one side, crack eggs into the empty space, scramble until cooked, then mix into the rice.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in scallions, toss everything together, and serve immediately. Garnish with sesame seeds or extra green onions if desired.
Notes
Using day-old rice ensures the best texture. Adjust the vegetables based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: fried rice, ground beef, quick meals, comfort food, family recipe