Ground Beef Fried Rice
A quick and easy one-pan meal made with ground beef, rice, vegetables, and a simple sauce, perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1/2 whole yellow onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup frozen carrots
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 whole green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, garlic, onion, peas, corn, carrots, ginger, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes until beef is browned and veggies are softened.
- Drain the beef mixture and transfer it to a plate.
- Return the skillet to medium-high heat, add the remaining tablespoon of oil, and scramble the beaten eggs until just set.
- Add the cooked rice and drained beef back into the skillet. Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring constantly to heat through for about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat with a splash of oil or water.