1 3/4 lb. lean beef, cubed
1 1/2 oz. pkg. dry onion soup mix
2 1/2 c. tomato juice
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. catsup
salt and pepper to taste

Brown meat in skillet sprayed with vegetable pan spray. Add remaining ingredients; mix. Place in 2-quart casserole dish; cover.

Bake at 325°F for 2 hours, adding water if necessary. Serve over rice, noodles or potatoes.

Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 vegetable, 1/2 bread, 1/2 fat. (One-half cup serving of rice, noodles or potatoes equals 1 bread.)