Ground Beef Fried Rice Recipe

Craving a quick, healthy, and flavorful weeknight dinner? This Ground Beef Fried Rice recipe is your answer! Packed with lean ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and a savory soy sauce kick, it's ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is both satisfying and surprisingly easy to make. Get ready to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal without the restaurant prices!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 283.4 kcal
Protein 49g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ground Beef Fried Rice

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How to Make Ground Beef Fried Rice

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 lb of lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
  3. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Add 1 medium chopped onion, 2 stalks of thinly sliced celery, and 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  5. Add 1 cup of sliced mushrooms, 1 cup of bean sprouts, and 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced. Continue to stir-fry for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  6. Stir in 3 cups of cooked rice (day-old rice works best) and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. Heat through, stirring frequently, for another 2-3 minutes until heated through and well combined.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

10g

Carbs

11g