• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated fresh finger or 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 pkg (6 oz) frozen pea pods
• 3 cups cold cooked rice
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp dark sesame oil
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

1. Heat large non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef, ginger and garlic.  Cook 8-10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally.  Remove from skillet with slotted spoon. Pour off drippings.
2. Heat 2 tbsp water in same skillet over medium-high heat until hot.  Add bell pepper and pea pods.  Cook 3 minutes or until pepper is crisp tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
3. Return beef to skillet and heat through.  Stir in green onions.
4. Serve while hot.

Makes 4 servings.