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Skip the takeout and make this delicious ground beef and veggie fried rice at home instead. Its easy to make and will satisfy all your cravings for Chinese food!
This Ground Beef and Veggie Fried Rice is the ultimate 30 minute dinner solution. By using ground beef, you skip the tedious slicing of steak while still getting that rich, savory protein fix. This one pan wonder that hits all the salty, umami notes of classic Chinese comfort food without the need for a delivery driver.
The base of this dish is a colorful medley of crisp broccoli florets, sweet corn, tender carrots, and aromatics like onion, garlic, and fresh ginger. Everything moves quickly in the pan once the beef is browned and the veggies are vibrant, you simply toss in fluffy rice and scrambled eggs.
A scatter of fresh sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds adds the perfect amount of crunch and brightness. It’s an effortless weeknight dinner that feels like a treat but keeps things balanced and simple to clean up.
Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or looking for a last-minute family meal, this dish proves that “fast food” can be incredibly nourishing.
If you like this recipe, you will also love my Easy Hibachi Steak and Fried Rice or my Sesame Chicken.
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Easy Ground Beef + Veggie Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 2 tbs sesame oil, divided
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 2 cups (180 g) small broccoli florets
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 3/4 cup (115 g) frozen sweet corn
- salt + pepper, to taste
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground beef
- 3 tbs tamari sauce, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbs ginger paste
- 1 tbs butter
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 4 cups (0.65 kg) cooked Basmati rice
- Garnish: scallions + sesame seeds
Optional Sauce:
- 1 tbs toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbs honey
- 1 tbs tamari sauce
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat and sauté broccoli, onions, carrots and corn for 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer veggie mixture to a plate and set aside.
- To the same pan add the ground beef, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink. Stir in 1 tablespoon of tamari. Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil and stir in the garlic and the ginger paste for 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- On medium heat, add 1 tablespoon butter to your pan, once melted pour in the beaten eggs and cook stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Now addd in the rice, veggie mixture and beef and mix in with 2 tablespoons tamari and 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Cook and stir this for another 2 minutes.
Optional Sauce:
- Whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a glass until smooth. Taste and adjust anything to your palate. Pour the sauce into the pan.
- Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds to serve.
Notes
- Sauce is not included in Nutritional Info.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 2 days.
- You can use any ground meat you prefer, ground pork, ground lamb, ground chicken or ground turkey.
- You can use mushrooms, cabbage or frozen peas in place of other veggies.