Com Chien Bo (Vietnamese Beef Fried Rice)
Fragrant Vietnamese beef fried rice loaded with caramelized ground beef, jasmine rice, and a savory-sweet fish sauce glaze. Quick, satisfying, and perfect for weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~60 seconds.
Step 2
Add ground beef, breaking apart with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains, ~6 minutes, stirring often.
Step 3
Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
Step 4
Pour in fish sauce and soy sauce. Stir to combine. Remove beef to a plate.
Step 5
Add remaining 2 tbsp oil to the skillet. Add shallots and cook until golden, ~3 minutes.
Step 6
Add cold rice, breaking apart lumps. Stir-fry over high heat until heated through, ~4 minutes.
Step 7
Push rice to the side. Crack eggs into the empty space, scramble until set, then mix into rice.
Step 8
Return beef to the skillet. Toss everything together until combined, ~1 minute.
Step 9
Remove from heat. Sprinkle green onions on top. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- wok or 14-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- spatula
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