Prep & Cook: 30 min Servings:

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 4 cups beef broth or water 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained 1-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 4 teaspoons instant beef bouillon granules if you use water instead of broth 1 cup instant brown rice 6 ounces smoked beef sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces Salt and pepper

1. Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon.

2. Meanwhile combine water or broth, tomatoes, mixed vegetables and bouillon granules(water option only) in large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in brown rice and ground beef; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sausage; continue simmering 2 to 4 minutes or until rice is tender. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.