Easy Beef Fried Brown Rice With Veggies
This healthy beef fried brown rice is absolutely delicious and ready in no time!
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Wok
Ingredients
- 3 cups very cold or leftover brown rice Or you can use white rice instead
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef or substitute other protein
- 1 cup thawed frozen peas or other veggie mix
- 2 - 2 1/2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce start out with the 2 tbsp first, then add 1/2 tbsp more if needed
- 2 eggs or egg whites
- 1/2 - 1 tsp *toasted* sesame oil add in only after the rice is finished cooking
- Freshly chopped green onion for extra flavor
Instructions
- First, cook the ground beef until browned; on medium-high heat. This should take less than 5 minutes. (The ground beef will make its own oil as it cooks. But you can still add a little oil or spray the pan with oil spray beforehand if you prefer)Drain any excess liquid and set the beef aside in a small bowl.
- With the skillet on medium-high heat, spray with oil spray or add a couple tsp of oil.Lightly scramble the eggs or egg whites in a bowl, then add to the skillet. Cook for about a minute, while cutting up into small pieces at the same time with the edge of a spatula. (Remove the eggs from the pan, and set aside to prevent overcooking it)
- Add a couple more tsp of oil or spray the pan with oil. Add in the rice and the cooked ground beef. Cook the rice and beef mixture* until thoroughly heated. It should take around 5 - 8 minutes, or a little longer if necessary). *Make sure to stir every few seconds to prevent sticking
- Add in the thawed veggies and soy sauce. Stir fry for a couple more minutes until the veggies are fully heated.
- When the rice is finished cooking, turn off the heat. Taste and add additional soy sauce and a little salt if needed. Also top with freshly chopped green onion if desired, before serving.