spicy thai beef and rice

Ingredients:

3/4 pound lean ground beef (or 2 1/2 large sausage links, italian)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
2 carrots, thinly sliced
3/4 cup jasmine rice
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/3 cup chopped fresh coriander/ cilantro
(or use chopped green onions)

Heat large frying pan over high heat. Add beef or sausage links. Stir fry 3-4 mins or until browned. Add onion, garlic, crushed red pepper and stir fry 1 min longer. Mix in carrots, rice, 1-1/2 cup water and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Covera nd simmer 20 mins or until liquid is absorbed. Mix in mint and coriander (or chopped green onions). Remove from heat. Let stand covered 10 mins before serving.