Beef Fried Rice

Name: Beef Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 cups cooked white rice (day-old, chilled); 2 eggs, beaten; 1 cup frozen peas; 1/2 cup carrot, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 2 scallions, sliced

Savory stir-fried rice with tender beef, eggs, and vegetables. A complete one-pan meal that comes together in minutes with day-old rice.

25 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

ChineseDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 cups cooked white rice (day-old, chilled)
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup carrot, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp sesame oil
2 scallions, sliced

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat. Add the 1 lb ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
2

Add the 2 minced garlic cloves to the wok and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3

Add the 4 cups cooked white rice (day-old, chilled), breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
4

Push the rice to the sides of the wok. Pour the 2 beaten eggs into the center and scramble until cooked, then mix with the rice.
5

Add the 1 cup frozen peas, 1/2 cup finely diced carrot, and the cooked beef back to the wok. Toss well and cook for 1 minute.
6

Drizzle with 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1/2 tsp sesame oil, toss to combine. Garnish with 2 sliced scallions and serve hot.

Questions

Can I make Beef Fried Rice gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Beef Fried Rice keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Beef Fried Rice?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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