RICE WITH BEEF AND VEGETABLES

INGREDIENTS 1 pkg. rice (1 lb.) 2 1/2 pts. water 1 tsp. oil 1 onion, chopped 1/2 lb minced beef 1 tbsp. sauce of choice for seasoning 1 tsp ketchup or tomato paste tomatoes, cut into chunks diced pumpkin or carrots 1 tsp. salt black pepper

METHOD: 1. Bring 2 1/2 pts water to boil. Add salt. Add rice, cover and cook. 2. Heat oil and fry onion lightly. Add beef and fry for 2 mins. 3. Add all seasonings and ketchup. 4. Add 1/2 pt. water and cook slowly until tender 5. When rice is almost finished, add pumpkin, tomatoes and beef. Mix carefully and complete cooking.