Ground Beef Fried Rice Better Than Takeout

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

This Ground Beef Fried Rice recipe is a quick and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a busy weeknight. With tender ground beef and mixed vegetables, this easy dinner recipe is packed with flavor and can be prepared in just one pan.

It’s a delicious way to use leftover rice and is customizable according to your tastes. Add your favorite vegetables or sauces to make it your own ground beef recipe.

Quick and Delicious Ground Beef Fried Rice

This recipe combines ground beef, vegetables, and day-old rice, stir-fried together with soy sauce for a savory dish. It takes approximately 20 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce (adjust to taste)
2 large eggs, beaten
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the Beef: In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add Vegetables: Stir in mixed vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Add Rice: Push the beef and vegetables to the side of the pan. Add remaining oil, then add the cooked rice. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, mixing well with the meat and vegetables.

Season: Pour the soy sauce over the rice mixture. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine.
Add Eggs: Push the rice to one side of the pan and pour the beaten eggs onto the other side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix into the rice.
Finish: Stir in sliced green onions and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve hot.