Beef Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 2 small carrots, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 1/2 cups chopped or sliced tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced green pepper
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 lb lean ground beef

Directions

1. In skillet, brown ground beef and drain off fat.
2. Add rest of ingredients. Mix well. Cover and cook over medium heat until boiling. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 35 minutes. Serve hot.