Ground Beef Fried Rice Recipe
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Description
Here’s an easy and delicious fried rice recipe made with lean ground beef and lots of vegetables. Perfect for a healthy weeknight meal, this dish is packed with flavors and nutrients. It’s a one-dish meal that’s quick to prepare and sure to satisfy your cravings for Chinese-inspired cuisine. With a combination of tender ground beef, crisp vegetables, and savory soy sauce, this dish is bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | 3/4 lb |
| Green onions | 6 |
| Celery ribs | 3 |
| Bean sprouts | 8 oz |
| Fresh mushrooms | 1/2 cup |
| Red bell pepper | 1/2 |
| Gingerroot | 1 piece |
| Cooked rice | 2 cups |
| Soy sauce | 3 tbsp |
| Salt | To taste |
| Black pepper | To taste |
Instructions
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Brown ground beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
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Prepare vegetables: While the beef is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Thinly slice the green onions, celery ribs, and red bell pepper. Slice the mushrooms and gingerroot. Rinse the bean sprouts and set aside.
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Saute vegetables: Once the beef is browned, stir in the green onions, celery, bean sprouts, mushrooms, red bell pepper, and gingerroot. Cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking.
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Add rice and soy sauce: Stir in the cooked rice and soy sauce, ensuring that the rice is evenly coated with the sauce and mixed with the vegetables and beef.
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Season to taste: Season the fried rice with salt and black pepper according to your taste preferences. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
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Heat thoroughly: Continue cooking the fried rice for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is heated thoroughly and all the flavors have melded together.
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Serve: Once heated through, transfer the ground beef fried rice to serving plates or bowls. Garnish with additional sliced green onions, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious homemade meal!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 283.4
- Fat: 4.8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 52.7mg
- Sodium: 855.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 35.2g
- Fiber: 3.2g
- Sugar: 4.9g
- Protein: 24.8g
Recipe Keywords
Rice, Meat, Chinese, Asian, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 30 Mins, Stove Top
This ground beef fried rice recipe is not only quick and easy to make but also incredibly flavorful and nutritious. With a perfect balance of protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables, it’s a complete meal that will keep you satisfied and energized. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak in extra vegetables into your diet. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or for the whole family, this recipe is sure to be a hit!
