Ground Beef Fried Rice
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of my go to weeknight dinners when I need something delicious on the table fast. Ground beef fried rice comes together in just 35 minutes total, and it's so budget friendly since you probably have most of these ingredients already at home. I love using fresh garlic and ginger because they add incredible flavor without any extra calories, plus ginger is fantastic for digestion. The best part is that this dish is super forgiving and adaptable, so feel free to swap in whatever vegetables you have on hand. It's comfort food that actually feels good to eat.
Ella x
Ingredients
- ½ kgground beef(or use half ground beef and ground pork)
- 15 -6 large garlic cloves(chopped (not minced the more garlic, the better!)
- 1 teaspoonginger powder(Or 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger)
- 2 tablespoonsoil(not olive oil)
- 1red bell pepper(cut into about 1/2-inch pieces)
- 237 mlsmall broccoli florets
- 710 mlcold cooked white rice
- 4 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 2 teaspoonsdark sesame oil
- 4green onions(chopped)
- 1salt and pepper(optional)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
In a wok or a large skillet brown the ground beef with garlic and ginger over medium heat (about 10 minutes) breaking up into small pieces; drain the fat, then transfer to a bowl.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the same skillet over medium-high eat until hot.
- 3
Add in bell pepper and pea pods; cook for 3 minutes or until bell pepper is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Stir in the cold cooked rice, soy sauce and sesame oil.
- 5
Return the cooked ground beef back to the skillet; toss to combine and heat though, then stir in the chopped green onions.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper and more soy sauce if desired.
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