Kittencal's Ground Beef Fried Rice

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

A long time family favorite! --- you can substitute the broccoli florets for one 6-ounce package frozen pea pods if desired --- make certain the the cooked ground beef is very well browned and well drained, also make certain to use only *cold* cooked rice, cooking time does not include cooking the rice --- you will love this! :)

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb ground beef (or use half ground beef and ground pork)
• 5 -6 large garlic cloves , chopped (not minced the more garlic, the better!)
• ¼ teaspoon ginger powder or 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons oil (not olive oil)
• 1 red bell pepper , cut into about 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 ½ cups small broccoli florets
• 3 cups cold cooked white rice
• 3 -4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
• 4 green onions , chopped
• salt and pepper (optional)

Directions:

1. In a wok or a large skillet brown the ground beef with garlic and ginger over medium heat (about 10 minutes) breaking up into small pieces; drain the fat, then transfer to a bowl.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the same skillet over medium-high eat until hot.
3. Add in bell pepper and pea pods; cook for 3 minutes or until bell pepper is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in the cold cooked rice, soy sauce and sesame oil.
5. Return the cooked ground beef back to the skillet; toss to combine and heat though, then stir in the chopped green onions.
6. Season with salt and pepper and more soy sauce if desired.

Reviews

[Prana Princess]

I found this recipe while looking for something different to do with ground beef and decided to give it a try. Loved it!! It's a great way to use leftover rice. Will definitely make this again.

[Jeffsmom]

This was a good, economical meal, and it made quite a bit for us to have leftover. Will definitely make again. Thanks, Kitten!

[Nizzy28]

This recipe was good and can be used as a base, but over all I found it a little bland. I used fresh ginger and added mushrooms. I will definitely try this again and play around with spices, maybe add curry powder or chili paste.