1 lb. extra lean ground beef
2 medium carrots, diced
2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. rice (regular long grain)
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil or use cooking spray
1/2 c. celery, diced small
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. canned tomatoes (with juice)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 qt. water

Brown hamburger meat in oil or use spray over medium heat. Then add all other ingredients, except rice. Cook on low for 1 hour, then add rice. Cook until rice is done, 20 to 25 minutes; add more water or tomato juice if it is too thick. Yields 6 servings.

Cal-279, CHO-19, Pro-22, Fat-13.