Hamburger Fried Rice Recipe
Introduction
Fried rice is a classic Asian dish that has been popularized all over the world. It is a versatile dish that can be made with various ingredients, including vegetables, meats, and seafood. In this recipe, we will be making hamburger fried rice. This dish is simple to make, and it is also a great way to use up leftover rice.Ingredients
The following are the ingredients you will need to make hamburger fried rice:- 2 cups of cooked rice
- 1 lb of ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup of frozen peas and carrots
Instructions
Follow these steps to make hamburger fried rice:- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir to combine with the meat and vegetables.
- Add the soy sauce, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Stir to combine with the rice mixture.
- Push the rice mixture to the sides of the pan to create a well in the center.
- Pour the beaten eggs into the well and scramble them until they are cooked through.
- Stir the scrambled eggs into the rice mixture.
- Add the frozen peas and carrots to the pan and stir to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the peas and carrots are heated through.
- Remove from heat and serve.
Nutrition
The following is the approximate nutritional information for one serving of hamburger fried rice:- Calories: 400
- Protein: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 123mg
- Sodium: 740mg
- Potassium: 477mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 4g
- Vitamin A: 61%
- Vitamin C: 47%
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 16%
Tips and Variations
Here are some tips and variations to consider when making hamburger fried rice:- You can use any type of ground meat in this recipe, such as chicken, turkey, or pork.
- If you don't have any leftover rice, you can cook a fresh batch and spread it out on a baking sheet to cool before using it in the recipe.
- You can add other vegetables to the recipe, such as mushrooms or broccoli.
- If you want to make the dish spicier, add some crushed red pepper flakes or a few dashes of hot sauce.
- You can garnish the dish with chopped green onions or cilantro.