Griddle fried rice
Gather up some spices, ground beef, and fresh or frozen veggies to make an easy fried rice right on the griddle. The Kitchen Bucket List Asian inspired umami seasoning will have you coming back for seconds or thirds.
Equipment
- Outdoor griddle (Large skillet/pan or wok for indoor)
- 2 Large spatulas (Or a griddle scrapper)
- Tongs
Ingredients
Ground beef Asian inspired umami seasoning
- 1 lbs ground chuck
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (Divided)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- ½ teaspoon ginger
Veggies and rice
- 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables (14.4 oz) (Or fresh vegetables)
- 1 can water chestnuts (8 oz) (Drained)
- 8 cups cooked rice
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Seasoning and cooking the ground beef and vegetables
- Gather your griddle utensils and oil. Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes on low.
- Scramble the three eggs in a bowl and place them back in the fridge until needed.
- Mix the garlic powder, salt, ginger, and lemon pepper in a small bowl for the base of the umami seasoning. Set aside.
- Cut your fresh veggies to your desired size or open your choice of frozen vegetables. NOTE: For the "Wolfman" fried rice effect, cut the water chestnuts into triangles for teeth.
- Unpack the ground beef into a bowl.
- Once the griddle is preheated, increase it to 350℉, then bring the ground beef out with the seasoning. If you are using a 4 burner griddle, turn off two side burners to use as a holding area for the beef and veggies.
- Drizzle a bit of oil on the area where you will grill the ground beef. Place it on the griddle and break it up into small pieces, then add the seasoning evenly over it. Give the beef about 2 minutes to brown before mixing. Mix the seasoned ground beef until cooked, approximately 8 minutes.
- Once the seasoned ground beef is cooked move it to the holding area.
- Time for the veggies. If frozen, give them about 2 minutes on one side to defrost and heat up, then flip and cook for 1 minute. For fresh veggies, it will just be 1 minute on each side.
- Once the veggies are done, mix into the seasoned ground beef in the holding area and add the water chestnuts.
Making the griddle fried rice
- Let's put everything together. Bring out the rice and raw scrambled eggs. Add another swirl of oil on the griddle where you'll be frying the rice.
- Move the seasoned beef and veggie mixture to the 350℉ side of the griddle. Spread evenly to be able to add the rice equally. Once the rice is added, incorporate the rice into the beef and veggies.
- Pour about half of the soy sauce over the fried rice and mix. Repeat once more.
- Add the honey evenly over the fried rice and mix. This is the final component of the umami seasoning.
- Evenly add the raw scrambled eggs toward the middle of the fried rice and mix. Fry for 1 minute or until cooked depending on the size of your eggs.
- Continue cooking to your liking. The longer you cook, the crispier the fried rice will get.
- Time to serve. You can serve right from the griddle or into a large serving dish.
- Top your homestyle griddle fried rice with sesame seeds and enjoy.
