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    Ground Beef and Eggs Bowl

    Posted: Mar 20, 2022 Last Modified: Mar 20, 2022 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Quick, easy, and healthy, this simple Ground Beef and Eggs Bowl is going to be your new favourite. This easy recipe transforms a handful of pantry staples into a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.

    A play off a classic Chinese dish, 窝蛋牛肉, this ground beef and eggs recipe is an easy recipe for busy weeknights. It uses everyday simple ingredients to make this savoury and flavourful ground beef recipe. Even better, the fried egg on top is perfect as the yolk breaks over the beef and gets absorbed into the rice below it.

    A bowl of rice with ground beef and fried egg on top.

    Why You’ll Love This Ground Beef Stir Fry

    • It comes together super quickly in less than 45 minutes. The reason why it’s not faster, is that the liquid needs a few minutes to cook down and thicken. That step is mostly hands off as well so the recipe itself is quite easy.
    • It doesn’t require a ton of ingredients. Most of the ingredients are easy to find and might already be in your pantry.
    • I use a separate pan to fry my eggs but you can simply fry it in the same pan after transferring the cooked beef to a bowl.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    • Ingredients needed to make ground beef and egg bowls.
    • Eggs.
    • beef broth — use low sodium beef broth.
    • oyster sauce — don’t worry, while it’s made from oyster extract, it doesn’t taste like oysters! Read more about oyster sauce in my What is Oyster Sauce post.
    • dark soy sauce — dark soy sauce is saltier than light soy sauce but it gives your beef that beautiful dark glaze and has a stronger soy flavour.
    • soy sauce — I usually try to use low sodium soy sauce.
    • sugar — just a pinch for a bit of sweetness.
    • ground pepper
    • sesame oil — pure sesame oil or toasted sesame oil works as well.
    • ground beef — I use lean ground beef.
    • onion — I diced a small yellow onion.
    • garlic — I always have frozen minced garlic on hand! It’s much better than using the pre-minced stuff.
    • cornstarch — mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water to turn it into a cornstarch slurry so it thickens the liquid.
    • frozen peas
    • eggs — you can fry the eggs in some butter or oil. Take your pick.
    • to serve, take your pick! I am partial to jasmine rice but you can serve it with some coconut rice, purple rice, ramen noodles, quinoa, and more.

    How to Make Ground Beef and Eggs

    • Liquid ingredients in a measuring cup.
    • Beef cooked in a pan.
    • Onion and garlic added to the pan.
    • In a measuring cup, combine the beef broth, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and ground pepper. Set aside.
    • In a large non-stick pan over medium heat, add sesame oil (or an oil of your choice), and brown the ground beef, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
    • Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pan. Saute for 2 minutes, or until the onions have softened.
    • Liquid added to the beef in the pan.
    • Beef coated in a thickened sauce.
    • Add the liquid that was combined earlier and simmer.
    • Add a cornstarch slurry (1:1 cornstarch to cold water) and continue to simmer the beef until it has thickened to your liking.
    • Frozen peas added to the beef in the pan.
    • Cooked beef and peas in a pan.
    • Add the frozen peas to the pan.
    • Stir to combine and continue to stir for another minute or two, until the peas have cooked through.
    • Fried eggs in a pan.
    • A bowl of rice with ground beef and fried egg on top.
    • Meanwhile, add butter or oil to a pan over medium heat and fry the eggs. Fry until the edges are crispy and the whites are cooked through. Do not cover the eggs so the yolk stays runny. Alternatively, transfer the beef once it’s done cooking and wipe it down before frying eggs in the same pan.
    • Serve the ground beef over a bed of rice or carb of your choice with an egg on top. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
    Close up of a bowl of rice with ground beef and fried egg on top.

    Recipe Tips

    • Top off the ground beef bowls with some sriracha or hot sauce for some extra heat.
    • If you do not have dark soy sauce, just add extra regular soy sauce.
    • More vegetables you can add to this is broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, snow peas, or whatever you have in your fridge!
    • Freshly cracked black pepper is more fragrant than pre-ground pepper. You can use pre-ground pepper if you don’t have freshly cracked.
    • Instead of a fried egg, you can serve this ground beef recipe with a poached egg or soft boiled egg.
    • Ground pork, chicken, or turkey can be swapped in or mixed in 50/50.
    • I like using this frying pan for my eggs so they come out perfectly round and separate every time.
    A bowl of rice with ground beef and fried egg on top with a fork inside.

    Make Ahead Tips

    • Meal prep: once cooled, store the cooked beef stir fry in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. I usually meal prep it with some jasmine rice but cilantro lime rice, coconut rice, purple rice, and lemon garlic rice goes great with this! The texture of the fried egg may change upon reheating but isn’t super noticable in my opinion. The yolk may not be runny after reheating.
    Close up of a bowl of rice with ground beef and fried egg on top.
    A bowl of rice with ground beef and fried egg on top.

    Ground Beef and Eggs Bowl

    Quick, easy, and healthy, this simple Ground Beef and Eggs Bowl is going to be your new favourite. This easy recipe transforms a handful of pantry staples into a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
    5 from 30 votes
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup beef broth, low sodium
    • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
    • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
    • ¼ tsp sugar
    • ¼ tsp ground pepper
    • 1 tbsp sesame oil
    • 1 lb lean ground beef
    • 1 small onion, finely diced
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tbsp cornstarch
    • 1 cup frozen peas
    • oil or butter
    • 4 eggs
    • 4 cups cooked rice, to serve

    Equipment

    • Non-stick skillet

    Instructions

    • In a measuring cup, combine the beef broth, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and ground pepper. Set aside.
    • In a large non-stick pan over medium heat, add sesame oil (or an oil of your choice), and brown the ground beef, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
    • Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pan. Saute for 2 minutes, or until the onions have softened.
    • Add the liquid that was combined earlier and bring to a simmer.
    • Add a cornstarch slurry (1:1 cornstarch to cold water) and continue to simmer the beef until it has thickened to your liking.
    • Add the frozen peas to the pan and stir to combine and continue to stir for another minute or two, until the peas have cooked through.
    • Meanwhile, add butter or oil to a pan over medium heat and fry the eggs. Fry until the edges are crispy and the whites are cooked through. Do not cover the eggs so the yolk stays runny. Alternatively, transfer the beef once it’s done cooking and wipe it down before frying eggs in the same pan.
    • Serve with rice or your side of choice.
    Tried this recipe?Did you make this recipe? I’m always so happy to hear about it! I’d love to see how it turned out. Tag me at @CarmysHungry on Instagram so I can see it! If you enjoyed the recipe, I’d really appreciate a comment with a 5 star rating! ♥

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 234mg | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 766mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 516IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 5mg
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Chinese

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    1. Janna

      August 24, 2022 at 7:15 pm

      5 stars
      This was absolutely delicious and my family loved it! No leftovers!

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      • Carmy

        August 25, 2022 at 10:17 pm

        So happy to hear!!

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    2. Mahsa

      October 07, 2022 at 11:46 am

      5 stars
      Simple and delicious!

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      • Carmy

        October 10, 2022 at 12:35 pm

        Thank you!

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