1 1/2 c. chopped cactus
3 tsp. butter
1 can tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
1 c. water
1/2 lb. hamburger
Salt & pepper to taste
Cooked rice

Cut needles off young cactus leaves and boil until tender. Drain and chop leaves. Fry onion in butter until tender; add tomatoes, cactus and 1 cup water. Cook over low heat for about 20 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.

While this is simmering, fry hamburger until browned. Add cactus mixture and simmer for 10 more minutes. Serve with hot, cooked rice.