Ground Beef Fried Rice

Ground Beef Fried Rice

from thesaltymarshmallow.com
30 min

Ground Beef Fried Rice is a simple and super flavorful dinner made in 30 minutes! This mouthwatering meal will please the whole family, and it's freezer friendly!

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil, (DIVIDED)
  • 1 Pound Ground Beef
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, (Chopped)
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion, (Chopped)
  • 1/2 Cup Frozen Peas
  • 1/2 Cup Frozen Corn
  • 1/2 Cup Frozen Carrots
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Powdered Ginger
  • Salt & Pepper, (To Taste)
  • 3 Large Eggs, (Beaten)
  • 2 Cups Cooked Rice
  • 1/4 Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 3 Green Onions, (Sliced)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 Tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add the ground beef, garlic, onion, peas, corn, carrots, ginger, and salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    Cook, breaking the meat up as you go for 6-8 minutes, until the beef is 160 degrees F.

  4. 4

    Drain the meat well and transfer to a plate.

  5. 5

    Return the skillet to the heat and add another 1 Tablespoon of oil.

  6. 6

    Add the beaten eggs, cooking and stirring occasionally until scrambled.

  7. 7

    Push the eggs to the side of the pan and add in the rice and ground beef.

  8. 8

    Drizzle evenly with soy sauce and sesame oil and stir, cooking for 2 more minutes.

  9. 9

    Remove the pan from the heat and top with green onions as desired.

  10. 10

    TO FREEZE: Allow the beef fried rice to cool completely in the refrigerator. Transfer to a freezer safe, zip-top plastic bag. Store in the freezer for 3 to 4 months.

  11. 11

    TO REHEAT: Allow the frozen fried rice to thaw in the refrigerator overnight, add 1 Tablespoon of vegetable oil to a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the ground beef fried rice and cook, stirring occasionally until you reach 160 degrees F as measured with a food thermometer.