Asian Beef and Rice
Fast, inexpensive, and super delicious—this Asian inspired skillet meal is just awesome!
Servings: 6
Calories: 390kcal
Cost: $8
Ingredients
- 3½ cups beef broth, or 2 cans 14-ounce
- 1 cup long-grain raw rice
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots sliced
- 8 ounces fresh button mushrooms
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, or plain white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger
- ½ cup frozen green peas, optional
- 2 teaspoons Asian (dark) sesame oil
Instructions
- In a sauce pan with a cover, bring broth to a boil over high heat. Add rice, stir and reduce heat to Low. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in an extra-deep skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots and mushrooms.
- Add the beef to the skillet and cook, turning and breaking up the meat, until it is crumbled and browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat, as necessary.
- Add garlic, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar and ginger. Stir well and reduce heat to low. Add peas (if using) and sesame oil. Stir.
- Add the cooked rice and stir until thoroughly combined. Serve at once, passing additional soy sauce at the table, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1166mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg