Italian Beef and Rice

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• ½ cup soft breadcrumbs
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon oregano leaves
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 x 10¾-ounce can condensed cream of celery soup
• 1 x 8-ounce can stewed tomatoes
• ½ cup water
• 1 x 10-ounce package frozen peas and carrots, thawed
• 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

1. Combine beef, onion, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, oregano, egg and Worcestershire sauce; mix well.
2. Form into 6 patties about ½ inch thick.
3. Place in greased shallow 2-quart baking dish.
4. Bake at 450°F for 15 minutes.
5. Blend soup, tomatoes and water; pour over meat patties.
6. Sprinkle with peas and carrots.
7. Cover, reduce heat to 350°F, and continue baking 30 minutes.
8. Serve over hot rice.