Kittencal's Ground Beef Fried Rice  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    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! :) 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.                              | 
                         
                         
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