Secreterecipe Beef and Vegetables Fried Rice Chinese-style

Serves 4
Ingredients:
· 1 lb. ground beef, lean
· 2 cloves garlic, crushed
· 1 tsp. fresh grated ginger or 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
· 2 tbsp. water
· 1 red bell pepper, cut 1/2 inch pieces
· 6 oz. pea pods, frozen
· 3 c. cooked rice, cold
· 3 tbsp. soy sauce
· 2 tsp. dark sesame oil
· 1/4 c. green onion, thinly sliced
Directions:
1. In large wok, 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 wok, 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.
3. Add rice, soy sauce and sesame oil; mix well. Return beef to wok; heat through, about 5 minutes. Stir in green onions before serving.