Description
Savory ground beef fried rice delivers a quick Asian-inspired meal packed with flavor. This one-pan dish combines seasoned meat, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables for a satisfying dinner you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef (85/15 for best flavor)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 cups cooked and cooled rice (day-old rice works best)
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil (divided, for frying)
- 3 tbsps soy sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (adds depth, optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (for nutty flavor)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, etc.)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sear ground beef in a sizzling skillet, transforming it into golden-brown crumbles while allowing excess oils to drain, creating a foundational flavor base.
- Vegetable and Aromatics Integration: Sauté minced onions, garlic, and ginger until their fragrant essence fills the kitchen, then fold in frozen vegetable medley, stirring until they transition from icy to perfectly tender.
- Egg and Protein Fusion: Swiftly scramble eggs in a pan section, gently folding delicate curds until barely set, then seamlessly blend with seasoned beef and vibrant vegetables, creating a harmonious protein mixture.
- Rice and Seasoning Harmony: Introduce cold rice into the skillet, carefully separating compacted grains. Drizzle with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Vigorously toss to ensure every grain absorbs the complex, layered seasonings.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with freshly chopped green onions, providing a crisp, verdant contrast. Transfer to serving plates, offering additional condiments for personalized flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Optimize Beef Browning: Ensure skillet is extremely hot to achieve golden-brown caramelization, which develops deeper flavor and prevents meat from becoming soggy.
- Control Moisture Levels: Pat ground beef dry before searing to prevent steaming and promote crispy texture, allowing excess fat to drain completely for a lighter dish.
- Rice Temperature Matters: Use day-old cold rice to prevent clumping and achieve perfect fried rice texture, separating grains gently to maintain individual kernel integrity.
- Balance Sauce Distribution: Add sauces incrementally while tossing, ensuring each grain gets evenly coated without becoming overly wet or mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg