Ingredients

1lb90% lean ground beef

3clovesgarlic,minced

1tbspolive oil

1red bell pepper,diced

1zucchini,sliced

½cupsugar snap peas

½cupcarrots,shredded

8ozmushrooms,sliced

½cupbrown sugar,packed

½cupreduced sodium soy sauce

1tbspsesame oil

½tspground ginger

¼tspred pepper flakes,crushed

½tsppepper

sliced green onions and sesame seeds,for garnish

Preparation

In a large skillet cook the ground beef and garlic breaking it into crumbles over medium heat until no longer pink. Remove the ground beef and set aside on a plate.

Drain the grease and add 1 Tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add bell pepper, zucchini, snap peas, carrots, and mushrooms. Saute 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Add the ground back to the skillet.

In a small bowl whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper flakes and pepper. Pour over the ground beef and let simmer for another minute or two.

Serve over hot rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.