Gluten-Free Beef and Vegetable Fried Rice

Gluten-Free Beef and Vegetable Fried Rice is a delightful midnight dish that combines tender beef and vibrant vegetables with fragrant rice, all stir-fried to perfection. It's a quick and satisfying meal that captures the essence of Chinese cuisine while being completely gluten-free.

Ingredients

• Cooked jasmine rice - 2 cups (preferably chilled)
• Ground beef - 200 grams
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Green peas - 1/2 cup (frozen or fresh)
• Green onion - 2 stalks, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Gluten-free soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add the diced carrot and bell pepper to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
5. Add the green peas and cooked rice to the skillet, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
6. Pour the gluten-free soy sauce and sesame oil over the mixture, stirring continuously to ensure the rice is evenly coated.
7. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing the rice to heat through and develop a slight crispness.
8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and stir in the sliced green onion just before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from beef, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Packed with vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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