Asian Beef and Rice
Fast, inexpensive, and so full of flavor, this Asian Beef and Rice is the weeknight dinner you didn't know you were missing.
Servings: 6
Calories: 451kcal
Cost: About $15
Ingredients
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1.5 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 dark sesame oil
Instructions
- In a saucepan 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, until liquid is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in an extra-deep skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. About 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, turning and breaking up the meat, until it's fully crumbled and browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat as needed.
- Add garlic, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, and ginger. Stir well and reduce heat to low. Add peas (if using) and sesame oil. Stir to combine.
- Add the cooked rice and stir until thoroughly combined. Serve immediately, passing additional soy sauce at the table if desired.
Notes
Rice: Don't lift the lid while it simmers. Steam does the work. Let it.
Ginger: Fresh makes a real difference here. Keep a knob in the freezer and grate it straight from frozen. No peeling needed.
Leftovers: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of broth to loosen things up.
Make it ahead: The rice can be cooked a day in advance and refrigerated. Just stir it in cold. It'll warm through quickly in the skillet.
Swap the protein: Ground turkey or pork work just as well if that's what you have on hand.
Nutrition
Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1103mg | Potassium: 613mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3516IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg
