One-Pan Asian Ground Beef and Rice Recipe

One-Pan Asian Ground Beef and Rice Recipe

4 servings
This quick and easy Asian ground beef and rice recipe requires a simple list of real ingredients, only one pan, and under 30 minutes from start to finish!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice

    such as Jasmine

  • 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Freshly ground black pepper
    to taste
  • 1 cup finely shredded carrots
  • 1 cup frozen peas

    thawed

Directions

  1. 1

    Set a large skillet, pan, pot, or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking apart and stirring as the meat cooks. Drain the grease from the pot; add the rice, beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic powder, and pepper, and stir well to combine. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, then stir and reduce to a simmer. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in shredded carrots and continue to cook for 5 to 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice and carrots are tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed. Stir in the thawed peas and cook for another minute until heated through.

One-Pan Asian Ground Beef and Rice Recipe

One-Pan Asian Ground Beef and Rice Recipe

30 min4 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving a flavorful, Asian-inspired meal that's quick, easy, and leaves you with minimal cleanup? This One-Pan Asian Ground Beef and Rice recipe is your new weeknight hero, delivering savory satisfaction in under 30 minutes from start to finish.

The genius of this recipe lies in its sheer simplicity and efficiency. By cooking everything in a single pan, the rice absorbs all the rich, umami-packed flavors from the ground beef, beef broth, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. This unique method ensures every grain is infused with taste, eliminating extra pots and making clean-up a breeze.

Prepare for a hearty and comforting dish that strikes a perfect balance of savory and subtly sweet notes. You'll enjoy tender ground beef intertwined with perfectly cooked long-grain white rice, brightened by the delicate crunch of finely shredded carrots and the gentle pop of thawed peas. The garlic powder and black pepper provide a subtle aromatic warmth, creating a well-rounded flavor profile that's wonderfully approachable.

Customizing this one-pan wonder is incredibly easy. While ground beef is the star, you could experiment with ground chicken or pork for a different protein. Feel free to swap the shredded carrots for finely diced bell peppers, or add a handful of chopped green onions along with the peas for an extra layer of freshness. If you're out of oyster sauce, a touch more soy sauce and a pinch of sugar can offer a similar depth.

This One-Pan Asian Ground Beef and Rice recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, feeding a hungry family, or simply when you desire a comforting, flavorful meal without fuss. Serve it as a complete meal straight from the pan.

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