Spicy Hamburger Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice, uncooked
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 cup lean ground beef (one reviewer suggests ground turkey to make it even healthier)
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon hot spice blend (try Oriental 5 spice blend if you can find it)
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 cup green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup carrot, sliced (or strips)
• 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce

Directions

1. 1

   Cook one cup rice according the package directions.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat oil in pan over medium heat. Brown the ground beef or ground turkey, whichever you are using.

3. 3

   Add spices excluding soy sauce. Add vegetables. Cook until vegetables are soft but still slightly crisp.

4. 4

   Add rice and soy sauce. Stir and serve.

5. 5

   Spices can be adjusted according to your tastes.