Beef Fried Rice

 

1

cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice

2

cups water

1

egg, beaten

1

lb. lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1

cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1/2

cup sliced celery

1/3

cup soy sauce

1

tablespoon sesame oil

1/2

teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1 1/2

cups fresh snow pea pods, halved diagonally

1/2

cup chopped green onions (8 medium)

• 1 Cook rice in water as directed on package.
• 2 Meanwhile, spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat. Add beaten egg to skillet; cook 1 minute or until firm but still moist. Remove from skillet; cut into thin strips. Cover to keep warm.
• 3 In same skillet, cook ground beef, mushrooms and celery over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently.
• 4 In small bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil and hot pepper sauce; stir into beef mixture. Add pea pods, onions, cooked egg and cooked rice; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.