Asian Skillet

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb ground meat (add with part 2) or 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked meat (add with part 2)
• 2 cups chopped vegetables, mix any of these (onion, celery, bell pepper, carrots)
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup dry rice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh gingerroot or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3 cups chopped raw vegetables, such as, cabbage, broccoli
• 1 zucchini or 1 1/2 cups frozen vegetables or 1 1/2 cups canned vegetables, drained

Recipe

• 1 use a large skillet or saucepan (at least 4 qts.) with a tight-fitting lid. over medium heat, brown the ground meat, breaking apart with a spoon.
• 2 add the part 1 vegetables and cook 5-10 minutes. drain off any fat and discard. if using cooked meat instead of raw, cook the vegetables in a tblsp. of oil.
• 3 add the water, rice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper. bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium-low. cover pan and cook 10 minutes.
• 4 add the vegetables in part 2. if using cooked meat, add now. continue to cook for 10-15 minutes, until rice is tender.