Beef & vegetable fried rice

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsLean ground beef
2Garlic cloves; crushed
1teaspoonGrated fresh ginger; OR... Ground ginger
2tablespoonsWater
1Red bell pepper cut into 1/2 inch pieces
6ouncesFrozen pea pods
3cupsCold cooked rice
3tablespoonsSoy sauce
2teaspoonsDark seasame oil
¼cupThinly sliced green onions

Directions

Versatile ground beef tastes delicious paired with Oriental seasonings. Bell peppers and peas pods add color and crunch to this complete meal that's faster than carry-out.

Preparation time: 25 Minutes 423 calories per 1-½ cup serving 1. In large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef, garlic and ginger over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into ¾ inch crumbles. Remove with slotted spoon; pour off drippings

2. In same skillet, heat water over medium-high heat until hot. Add bell pepper and pea pods; cook 3 minutes or until bell pepper is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add rice, soy sauce and seasame oil; mix well. Return beef to skillet; heat through, about 5 minutes.

Stir in green onions before serving.

* COOKFDN brings you this recipe with permission from: * Texas Beef Council --