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High Protein Korean Beef Fried Rice

High protein korean beef fried rice - the image is a close-up of a plate of food. the plate is made of a light-colored ceramic material and is placed on a wooden table. the food appears to be a type of rice dish with a variety of ingredients. on top of the rice, there are chunks of ground beef, diced carrots, and sliced onions. there are also two hard-boiled eggs on top, which are yellow and white in color. the dish is garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. the overall appearance of the dish is colorful and appetizing.

A flavorful and protein-packed Korean-inspired fried rice featuring lean ground beef, vegetables, and a savory gochujang sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
4 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
3 large eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Stir in the diced carrots and cook for another 3 minutes until slightly tender.
Push the beef and vegetable mixture to one side of the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the empty side.
Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side and scramble until just set, about 1-2 minutes.
Mix the scrambled eggs with the beef and vegetables.
Add the chilled cooked rice to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper.
Pour the sauce over the rice mixture and stir thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
Add the thawed peas and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Remove from heat and stir in the sliced green onions.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top before serving.