Kittencal's Ground Beef Fried Rice

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! :)

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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!)
• 1⁄4 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 1⁄2 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.