Ground Beef Fried Rice
This quick and flavorful Ground Beef Fried Rice combines savory ground beef with rice, eggs, and mixed vegetables in a punchy sauce.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/2 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
- 1/2 to 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil (divided)
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 small jalapeño chopped (optional)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups day-old cooked rice (preferably sticky or sushi rice)
- 2 cups frozen mixed peas and carrots
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Beat the eggs in a bowl, then pour into the skillet. Scramble for 3-4 minutes until fully cooked. Remove the eggs and set aside.
- Add remaining sesame oil to the skillet. Add ground beef, onion, garlic, and jalapeño (if using). Cook until beef is browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and stir to coat. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Add frozen peas and carrots. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Add the cooked rice and scrambled eggs back into the skillet. Stir until well mixed and heated through. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Top with green onions and drizzle with extra hoisin sauce before serving.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.