Mediterranean Beef and Rice

• 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
• 1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added navy beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added French-style green beans, drained
• 1 cup uncooked instant brown rice

1. In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium-high heat for 7 to 8 minutes, or until browned, stirring occasionally to turn and crumble the beef.
2. Drain and discard any liquid.
3. Stir in the tomatoes with liquid, water, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, lemon pepper, and salt.
4. Reduce the heat to medium.
5. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Stir in the beans and rice.
7. Reduce the heat to medium low.
8. Cook, covered, for 5 minutes.
9. Turn off the heat.
10. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
11. (Per Serving)
12. Calories: 250
13. Total Fat: 4.5g
14. Saturated: 1.5g
15. Trans: 0.0g
16. Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
17. Monounsaturated: 1.5g
18. Cholesterol: 42mg
19. Sodium: 273mg
20. Carbohydrates: 29g
21. Fiber: 6g
22. Sugars: 6g
23. Protein: 23g
24. Dietary Exchanges
25. 1 1/2 Starch
26. 1 Vegetable
27. 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat

extralean ground beef, salt, water, oregano, garlic, paprika, salt, salt, salt, salt, brown rice

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mediterranean-beef-and-rice-375784 (may not work)