1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 sm. onion, chopped
2 tbsp. butter
2 c. tomatoes
1 c. canned kidney beans
1/2 c. carrots, diced
1 sm. can mushrooms, optional
1/2 c. uncooked rice
2 tbsp. sugar
Dash of chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Brown meat, green pepper and onion in butter; add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on high heat until steaming. Turn heat to low and cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Yields: 4 servings. If desired recipe may be doubled.