Beef and Vegetables

• 4 cupswater
• 2 cupswhite rice, uncooked
• 1 lbground beef, or 1 can, about 24 ounces, canned beef
• 2 cupsgreen beans, or 1 can, about 15 ounces, low-sodium green beans
• 1 1/2 cupscorn, or 1 can, about 15 ounces, low-sodium corn
• 1 cantomato sauce
• 1/2 tspgarlic powder
• 1/2 tsponion powder

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Method

1. 1

   In a large pot, add water to rice and bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes (do not remove the lid) until water is gone.

2. 2

   While the rice is cooking, put ground beef in a large skillet and cook over medium heat on the stove for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain fat.

3. 3

   Let rice stand for about 3 minutes. Arrange rice on a platter like a doughnut ring. Set aside.

4. 4

   Add green beans, corn, tomato sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder to skillet with meat.

5. 5

   Cook until steaming hot. Pour into center of rice ring and serve.