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Ground Beef Fried Rice

This easy Beef Fried Rice is ready in under 30 minutes and so delicious! It's a great way to reinvent leftover rice into a filling and satisfying meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian American
Keyword: beef fried rice, ground beef fried rice
Servings: 8
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
  • 3/4 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 3 cups rice, cooked
  • 1/2 white onion, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots thawed
  • 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce more or less to taste
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons green onions chopped, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat a large skillet or wok to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, ground beef, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain any leftover oil from the meat. Remove from the wok and set aside.
  • Returning to the same wok, add the remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil, onion, peas, and carrots. Cook until tender.
  • Slide the onion, peas, and carrots to the side, and pour the beaten eggs onto the other side of the skillet. Using a spatula, scramble the eggs. Once cooked, mix the eggs with the vegetable mix.
  • Add the cooked rice to the veggie and egg mixture. Pour the soy sauce on top. Stir and fry the rice and veggie mixture until warmed through and combined.
  • Add the cooked ground beef back to the rice and veggie mixture and stir to combine.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with chopped green onion if desired.

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Notes

Storing Leftovers
In the Refrigerator: Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave covered with a wet paper towel to keep the rice soft and moist.

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 386mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1737IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg

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