Description
A comforting and versatile dish that combines seasoned ground beef with colorful vegetables and fluffy rice, ideal for family gatherings and quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean)
- 3 cups day-old rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, peas, carrots)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the vegetables finely for even cooking.
- Heat a pan over medium-high and add oil. Cook the ground beef until browned (5-7 minutes) and season with salt and pepper.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate vegetables and cook until tender (3-4 minutes).
- Fold in the rice, breaking apart clumps, and drizzle with soy sauce.
- Make space for eggs, scramble them in the pan, and mix them into the rice.
- Finish with sesame oil and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Use high heat for quick cooking and avoid overcrowding the pan. Day-old rice is crucial for the right texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Fried Rice, Ground Beef, Comfort Food, Quick Meal, Family Recipe