Asian Ground Beef and Pepper Saute

• dry jasmine rice↗1 cup
• water↗2 cups
• lean ground beef↗1 lb
• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• red bell pepper↗1

  chopped

• green bell pepper1

  chopped

• chopped fresh parsley1⁄4 cup
• large garlic cloves↗2

  thinly sliced

• minced fresh gingerroot2 tablespoons
• crushed red pepper flakes↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• ground black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• beef stock↗1⁄4 cup
• low sodium soy sauce↗1 tablespoon
• chili paste↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoon Worcestershire sauce↗1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, bring the rice and water to a boil.

2. 2

   Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Cook the ground beef until evenly browned. Drain, and set aside.

4. 4

   Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Stir in the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, parsley, garlic and ginger. Season with red pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until tender.

5. 5

   Return the beef to the skillet. Mix in the beef stock, soy sauce, chile paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook and stir until thickened and heated through. Serve over the cooked rice.