Ground beef fried rice 😛
Ground beef fried rice 😛 is a easy American Chinese recipe that serves 4. 460 calories per serving. Recipe by smoothieflip on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 40 min
Cost: $6.21 total, $1.55 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 cups White Rice (day‑old, refrigerated)
- 1 pound Ground Beef (85% lean, day‑old, refrigerated)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (for stir‑frying)
- 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce (regular or low‑sodium)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 0.5 cup Carrot (diced small)
- 0.5 cup Frozen Peas (thawed)
- 2 large Eggs (beaten)
- 2 stalks Green Onions (sliced for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 pinch Salt (optional, adjust to taste)
Instructions
Prep All Ingredients
Dice the onion and carrot, mince the garlic, slice the green onions, and beat the eggs in a small bowl. If the rice is clumped, break it apart with your hands.
Time: PT5M
Brown the Ground Beef
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the wok over high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with the spatula, and cook until fully browned and no pink remains.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: high heat
Stir‑Fry Aromatics and Veggies
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, then stir‑fry the garlic for 30 seconds, followed by the onion, carrot, and peas. Cook until the vegetables are just tender.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: high heat
Scramble the Eggs
Push the beef‑veggie mixture to one side of the wok, pour the beaten eggs into the empty space, and scramble quickly until set. Then mix everything together.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: high heat
Add Rice and Season
Add the day‑old rice, breaking up any remaining clumps. Drizzle the soy sauce over the rice and stir‑fry, tossing constantly, until the rice is heated through and lightly crispy.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: high heat
Finish and Serve
Season with black pepper and a pinch of salt if desired. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 460
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 55g
- Fat
- 12g
- Fiber
- 3g
Dietary info: Gluten‑Free option with tamari, High‑Protein, Dairy‑Free
Allergens: Soy, Eggs
Last updated: April 17, 2026








