Beef and Squash Fried Rice
Beef and Squash Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups (280 g) diced butternut squash
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 cup (250 ml) chicken broth
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp curry powder
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
- 4 cups (600 g) cooked basmati rice, at room temperature (see note)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a non-stick skillet over high heat, brown the diced squash in half of the oil (1 tbsp/15 ml) for 5 minutes. Add half of the broth (1/2 cup/125 ml) and continue cooking until the broth has been completely absorbed. Set the squash aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, brown the meat with the turmeric and curry powder in the remaining oil for 5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Add the garlic and soy sauce. Cook for 1 minute. Season with pepper.
- Add the rice, squash and the remaining broth. Cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle with the green onions and serve with the lime wedges.
Beef and Squash Fried Rice