Hamburger helper fried rice is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is a great way to use up leftover hamburger, and it is also a budget-friendly meal. To make hamburger helper fried rice, you will need a few simple ingredients, including hamburger, rice, vegetables, and sauce. The dish can be made in just 30 minutes, and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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HAMBURGER HELPER RICE ORIENTAL IMITATION
I found two other recipes online for Hamburger Helper Rice Oriental and I kind of combined the two recipes into my own recipe.
Provided by AZ chef
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brown ground beef, drain if needed.
- Add rice, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper,onion soup mix and water.
- Cook on low heat for approximately 20-30 minutes or until rice is done and water is gone.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.6, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1549.1, Carbohydrate 56.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 27.4
COPYCAT HAMBURGER HELPER RICE ORIENTAL
I have such fond memories of eating Hamburger Helper Rice Oriental as a kid, and I was devastated when General Mills discontinued this yummy product back in 2007. There's a campaign on social media to bring this flavor back, but until they do, I've created my own. If you use the exact brands and products I listed below, you'll get something that tastes nearly identical to the original. To make it healthier, I also add chow mein veggies and substitute ground turkey instead of ground beef, but that does change the flavor slightly. Enjoy!
Provided by Faux Chef Lael
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Tip 1: Be sure to use extra lean ground beef (or chicken) so that there won't be any fat to drain. If you drain off any fat, you'll also drain off seasonings.
- Tip 2: The rice you choose is very important to the authentic flavor of the original, but you can substitute brown rice or Jasmine rice. Just be sure to thoroughly rinse the rice and adjust the water and cooking time according to the rice you choose. My recipe is specifically written for Uncle Ben's Original long grain white rice. Do not use Minute Rice or instant rice, as it will be mushy.
- Tip 3: This recipe is very high in sodium, so you can substitute low sodium ingredients, but it won't taste the same. This may not be a good recipe for a person who is on a low sodium diet.
- In a large skillet, add ground beef, chopped onion, onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoning salt. Cook until onions are soft and meat is browned. Do not drain.
- Add all remaining ingredients to the skillet and cook in medium-high heat until the mixture starts to boil. Turn heat down to low, cover with a tight fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes. No peeking! If any water remains, uncover and cook a minute or two more, and then turn off the heat. DO NOT OVERCOOK or the rice will turn mushy.
- Let the skillet rest for 5 minutes to absorb remaining moisture. Stir and serve.
- Tip 4: Dress it up! I like to add a can of chow mein veggies, a can of sliced water chestnuts, and a can of sliced mushrooms. These veggies are fully cooked during the canning process, and you don't want them to get mushy, so add them at the very end of the cook time, before the resting period. Stir them in and let it rest.
- Tip 5: Top it off! Sprinkle with sliced green onions, or cashews, or slivered almonds, or sesame seeds, for a little extra crunch and flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.2, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 47, Sodium 1487, Carbohydrate 52.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2, Protein 22.4
GROUND BEEF FRIED RICE
This fried rice with ground beef is great with red wine, candlelight, and jazz music. Ok, this is the recipe my father's second wife said "captured my father" ... who knows? But it is very delicious! You can vary this additional veggies, mushrooms, etc., but start here first.
Provided by SouthernBellcook
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Fried Rice Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine ground beef, soy sauce, garlic, black pepper, and salt in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove beef to a plate. Drain and discard grease from the skillet.
- Heat vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, bell pepper, and onion; cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Add cooked rice and beef to the skillet, toss to combine, and heat until warmed through.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Crack egg into pan. Cover with a tight fitting lid and cook 3 minutes, or until white is set. Place egg on top of beef fried rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 123.8 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 647 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
Tips:
- Use day-old rice for the best texture. Freshly cooked rice will be too moist and sticky.
- If you don't have day-old rice, you can spread the cooked rice on a baking sheet and let it cool completely before using it in the fried rice.
- Use a large skillet or wok to cook the fried rice. This will help the rice to cook evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat before adding the rice. This will help the rice to brown and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Add the vegetables and meat to the pan and cook until the vegetables are tender and the meat is cooked through.
- Stir in the eggs and cook until they are scrambled.
- Add the rice and soy sauce to the pan and stir to combine.
- Cook the fried rice for 2-3 minutes, or until the rice is heated through.
- Serve the fried rice immediately with your favorite toppings, such as green onions, sesame seeds, or hot sauce.
Conclusion:
Hamburger Helper Fried Rice is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. This dish is also very versatile, so you can add or omit ingredients to suit your own taste. Whether you are a fan of Hamburger Helper or not, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and easy fried rice recipe.
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