20-Minute Ground Beef Fried Rice
20-Minute Ground Beef Fried Rice is a quick and delicious solution for busy weeknights. This dish combines fluffy rice, savory ground beef, and colorful vegetables, all tossed together in a delightful stir-fry. Ready in just twenty minutes, it’s perfect for using up leftovers or impressing guests with minimal effort. The vibrant flavors and textures will transform your evenings into culinary celebrations!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20 ratio)
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping vegetables and whisking eggs in a bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook ground beef until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add vegetables and minced garlic; stir-fry until veggies are tender, about 3–4 minutes.
- Push the mixture to one side of the skillet and scramble the eggs on the other side until just set before mixing everything together.
- Add cooked rice and soy sauce; stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the mixture, stir again, and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg