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Ground Beef Fried Rice

Ground Beef Fried Rice Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cups cooked white rice, cold
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 scallions, sliced
  • Salt and black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and crispy, about 5‑6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add eggs and cook, stirring gently, until just set, about 1 minute. Transfer to the plate with the beef.
  3. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil, then onion and frozen peas and carrots. Cook 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, stir 30 seconds. Add cold rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Cook 3‑4 minutes, pressing rice into the pan until heated through and a few grains are golden.
  4. Return beef and eggs to the skillet, add scallions, and toss until hot, about 1 minute. Serve immediately with extra scallions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Cold, day‑old rice gives the best texture. If you need to cook rice fresh, spread it on a sheet pan for 15 minutes to cool and dry out before you start the stir‑fry.