Beef & Vegetable Fried Rice

Beef & Vegetable Fried Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 package (6 ounces) frozen pea pods
• 3 cups cold cooked rice
• 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 tsp. sesame oil
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Directions:

1. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.
2. Add ground beef, garlic and ginger; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; pour off drippings, as necessary.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons water in same skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add bell pepper and pea pods; cook 3 minutes or until pepper is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice, soy sauce and sesame oil.
4. Return beef to skillet; heat through. Stir in onions.