Beef & Scallion Fried Rice

Name: Beef & Scallion Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American/Classic, Asian
Ingredients: 1/2 Pound Laura's Lean Ground Beef; 3 Tablespoons Vegetable oil or butter; 2 Large eggs; 8 Scallions; 2 Cups Brown or white rice; 1 Cup Green peas; 2 Tablespoons Soy sauce

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Ingredients

1/2 lb Laura's Lean Ground Beef
3 tbsps Vegetable oil or butter (divided)
2 Large eggs (beaten)
8 Scallions (thinly sliced, separate white and green parts)
2 cups Brown or white rice (cooked and chilled)
1 cup Green peas (frozen)
2 tbsps Soy sauce (reduced sodium)

Yield

Servings^*:

*Serving calculations based on 12oz beef products.
For 10oz beef products reduce serving size by 1/4.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 25 Minutes

Serving size based on 1 cup (242g)

Preparation

1. In a skillet, over medium heat, brown the beef until cooked. Set aside.

2. In the same skillet, over medium-low heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil or butter. Scramble the eggs. When cooked add to the dish with the beef.

3. In the same skillet, over medium heat, melt 2 remaining tablespoons butter. Add the sliced white parts of the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the rice and stir to coat with butter and onion. Let cook for 5 minutes until the rice is hot and even a bit crispy.

4. Add the peas and sliced green parts of the onion. Cook stirring for 5 minutes to soften the onion and cook the peas.

5. To finish, add the reserved cooked beef, scrambled eggs, and soy sauce. Cook stirring to heat the beef and eggs for about 2 minutes.

Recipe credit: Maggie Green, RDN author of "The Essential Pantry"