Description
Whipping up Ground Beef Fried Rice delivers a speedy dinner solution that saves your evening. Toss tender beef, fluffy rice, and zesty seasonings together for a satisfying meal ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 eggs, beaten
Base Ingredient:
- 2 cups cooked rice
Flavor and Seasoning:
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat (375°F) until shimmering.
- Crumble 1 pound ground beef into the hot pan, cooking for 5-7 minutes until completely brown and no pink remains.
- Add 1 cup mixed vegetables directly to the beef, stirring continuously for 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften slightly.
- Create an empty space on one side of the pan by pushing meat and vegetables to the opposite side.
- Pour 2 beaten eggs into the cleared pan section, scrambling them quickly with a spatula for 1-2 minutes until fully cooked.
- Incorporate 2 cups pre-cooked rice into the pan, stirring all ingredients together thoroughly.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons soy sauce across the mixture, mixing to distribute evenly.
- Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, tossing to blend completely.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 chopped green onions over the top for fresh garnish.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess grease in the final dish.
- Leftover cold rice works best for fried rice, as it prevents clumping and creates better texture.
- Chop vegetables into uniform small pieces to ensure even cooking and balanced flavor distribution.
- For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos and use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg