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rice with ground beef and peas on white plate with striped napkin

Ground Beef Fried Rice

Ground beef fried rice is both savory and slightly sweet with a subtle touch of heat. Best of all, this is a dinner anyone can make in under 20 minutes!
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Servings: 5

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 4 eggs beaten

Beef Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 large cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh ginger cut into tiny matchsticks
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 2-3 teaspoons chili paste
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 1½ cups frozen peas or mixed vegetables

Rice Ingredients

  • 4 cups COLD cooked Jasmine rice
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 green onions sliced thin

Instructions

To Cook the Eggs

  • Warm a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Swirl the oil to coat the surface of the pan. Pour the eggs into the pan and tilt as needed to spread them across the skillet.
  • Let the eggs cook for 2-3 minutes and then flip. Cook one more minute. Slide the egg out of the skillet onto a cutting board and allow it to cool. Cut into 1/2-inch wide strips and then and cut into small pieces.

To Cook the Beef

  • Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown the beef until cooked through, crumbling it as it browns. Drain thoroughly, then add the garlic and ginger and cook another minute or two until fragrant.
  • Whisk together the brown sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, and chili paste. Pour the liquids over the beef, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer for 2 minutes to blend the flavors and slightly thicken the sauce. Add the peas, stir and simmer a minute longer. The peas will thaw and warm in the hot skillet. Transfer to a bowl and return the empty pan to the stove.

To Cook the Rice

  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and increase heat to medium high. Add the COLD rice and stir to coat. Continue stirring and cooking for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir well, to distribute the sauce throughout the rice. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is heated through.
  • Return the ground beef and peas to the skillet. Stir and cook an additional 1-2 minutes, until everything is hot. Add the eggs and green onions to the skillet. Stir gently to mix. Taste and add salt, only if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcal · Carbohydrates: 57g · Protein: 31g · Fat: 21g · Saturated Fat: 6g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g · Monounsaturated Fat: 11g · Trans Fat: 1g · Cholesterol: 190mg · Sodium: 1557mg · Potassium: 600mg · Fiber: 3g · Sugar: 14g · Vitamin A: 527IU · Vitamin C: 18mg · Calcium: 75mg · Iron: 4mg
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