Drain fat from cooked beef to lower the amount of fat and calories.
| 1/2 pound | lean ground beef |
| 1 cup | onion, chopped |
| 1 cup | celery, chopped |
| 1 cup | green pepper, cubed |
| 3 1/2 cups | tomatoes, diced |
| 1/4 teaspoon | salt |
| 1/2 teaspoon | black pepper |
| 1/4 teaspoon | paprika |
| 1 cup | frozen peas |
| 2 small | carrots, diced |
| 1 cup | uncooked rice |
| 1 1/2 cups | water |
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef and drain off the fat.
- Add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well. Cook over medium heat and cover skillet until boiling. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 35 minutes. Serve hot.
Yield: 8 servings--Serving size: 1 1/3 cups
Each serving provides:
Calories: 184
Total fat: 3 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg
Sodium: 125 mg
Calcium: 33 mg
Iron: 2 mg