20-Minute Ground Beef Fried Rice
20-Minute Ground Beef Fried Rice is the perfect solution for busy weeknights, combining delicious flavors and vibrant colors in one satisfying bowl. This quick dish features lean ground beef, colorful mixed vegetables, and fluffy rice, all coated in a savory soy sauce blend. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a versatile meal that can be customized with your favorite proteins or veggies. Enjoy this nostalgic comfort food that brings the family together at the dinner table!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 cups cooked day-old rice
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in frozen mixed vegetables and cook until tender.
- Add the cooked rice and gently mix everything together.
- Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil; stir until well combined.
- Mix in chopped green onions before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg