Drain the fat from the cooked beef to lower the amount of fat and calories.

1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 C. onion, chopped
1 C. celery, chopped
1 C. green pepper, cubed
3 1/2 C. tomatoes, diced
1/4 t. salt
1/2 t. black pepper
1/4 t. paprika
1 C. frozen peas
2 small carrots, diced
1 C. uncooked rice
1 1/2 C. water

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

YIELD: 8 servings

SERVING SIZE: 1 1/3 cups

NUTRIONAL ANALYSIS PER SERVING: Calories, 184; Total fat, 3 grams; Saturated fat, 1 gram; Cholesterol, 15 milligrams; Sodium, 125 milligrams; Calicum, 33 milligrams; Iron, 2 milligrams.