Budget Beef Fried Rice

Name: Budget Beef Fried Rice
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef; 3 cups cooked rice; 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables; 3 eggs; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic; 2 scallions

Leftover or day-old rice fried with ground beef and frozen vegetables, a thrifty one-skillet dinner that beats takeout for less.

20 min · Beginner · 400 cal · 24g protein · $1.40/serving · American

Budget-Friendly Quick & Easy

20minutes

4servings

400calories

24gprotein

$1.40per serving

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Ingredients (serves 4)

1/2 lb ground beef
3 cups cooked rice
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
3 eggs
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic
2 scallions

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Instructions

1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Scramble eggs until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove to a plate.
2
Add remaining oil. Brown ground beef, breaking it apart, about 6 minutes.
3
Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute.
4
Add rice and frozen vegetables. Stir-fry 4 minutes over high heat.
5
Return eggs to skillet. Add soy sauce and toss everything together for 2 minutes.
6
Top with sliced scallions and serve hot.