1 lb. ground beef or ground pork
4 c. water
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. long grain rice
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 env. onion soup mix
1 beef bouillon cube
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook meat until browned. Drain off fat. Stir in water, undrained tomatoes, celery, uncooked rice, green pepper, soup mix, bouillon cube, salt and basil. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Makes 6 servings.