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Trader Joe's Ground Beef Fried Rice

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 package of Trader Joe's Vegetable Fried Rice
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Japanese barbecue sauce

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Melt butter in pan.
  • Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic, then add to pan.
  • Sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and season well with salt & pepper.
  • Cook the beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it is fully browned. Once cooked, remove the contents from the skillet and set it aside.
  • Add the package of Trader Joe's Vegetable Fried Rice to the skillet. Stir and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 5-7 minutes.
  • Beat your eggs in a small bowl.
  • Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs into the other side and scramble them until fully cooked, then mix them into the rice.
  • Add the beef back in and stir to combine with the rice and egg mixture
  • Add the soy sauce and Japanese barbecue sauce to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat and serve hot.