Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for Fried Rice with Ground Beef and Vegetables — perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep! It’s flavorful, filling, and comes together in under 30 minutes.
🍚 Fried Rice with Ground Beef and Vegetables
🍽️ Serves: 4
⏱️ Total Time: ~25 minutes
📝 Ingredients
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1 lb (450g) ground beef
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3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old or chilled)
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2 tbsp oil (vegetable, sesame, or canola)
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1 small onion, diced
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2–3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, etc.)
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2 eggs (optional)
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3 tbsp soy sauce (more to taste)
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1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional for depth)
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1 tsp sesame oil (optional for aroma)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Green onions or sesame seeds for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook Ground Beef
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon.
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Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Drain excess fat if needed, then push beef to the side of the pan.
2. Cook Veggies & Aromatics
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Add another 1 tbsp oil.
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Sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
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Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes until heated through.
3. Add Eggs (Optional)
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Push everything to one side.
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Crack in the eggs and scramble them quickly.
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Mix them into the rest of the ingredients once cooked.
4. Stir in Rice
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Add cooked rice to the pan.
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Use a spatula to break up clumps and mix thoroughly with the meat and veggies.
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Increase heat slightly to help toast the rice a bit.
5. Season
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Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil.
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Stir well until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
6. Finish and Serve
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Garnish with chopped green onions and/or sesame seeds.
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Serve hot with optional sriracha or chili oil on the side.
✅ Tips:
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Use cold rice: It prevents soggy or mushy texture.
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Ground turkey or pork can be used instead of beef.
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Add chopped kimchi, chili paste, or hoisin sauce for a twist.