1 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. salt
1 med. tomato, cut in wedges or 1 (8 oz.) can tomatoes and reduce water to 3/4 c.
1 c. water
1 (10 oz.) pkg. Birds Eye Italian style vegetables with seasoned sauce
1 c. minute rice

Brown beef in skillet. Add salt, tomatoes, water, and vegetables. Bring to boil, separating vegetables with a fork and stirring frequently until sauce cubes are blended. Cover and simmer 2 minutes. Bring to a boil again and stir in rice. Cover. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Serves 4.