Beef Fried Rice

Perfect for weeknight dinners, Beef Fried Rice pairs lean Ground Beef with an assortment of veggies and rice. A taste treat!

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef (95% lean)
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups cooked brown rice (prepared without butter or salt)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 celery sticks (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; keep warm.

   Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.

2. Heat same skillet over medium-high until hot. Add bell pepper, peas, green onions, ginger and garlic; stir-fry about 1 minute. Stir in beef, rice, soy sauce and black pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.

3. Serve with celery sticks, if desired.