3/4 lb. ground beef
1 (10 oz.) pkg. Birds Eye frozen mixed vegetables or corn
1 c. water
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 1/2 c. minute rice

Brown meat, breaking pieces and stirring, about 5 minutes. Add frozen mixed vegetables or corn, water, tomatoes, and seasonings; bring to a boil. Stir in dry rice; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Makes 4 servings.