Beef & Vegetable Fried Rice

Beef and Vegetable Fried Rice
serves 4


1 pound ground beef, lean
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger , or 1/4 tsp ground ginger
2 tablespoons water
1 red bell pepper, cut 1/2 inch pieces
6 ounces pea pods, frozen
3 cups cooked rice, cold
3 tablespoons soy sauce, gluten free
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced


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 3/4 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 sesame oil; mix well. Return beef to skillet; heat through, about 5 minutes. Stir in green onions before serving.