One dish Meal

Lean ground beef 1/3 lb.
Canned or fresh tomatoes diced 1/2 cup
Rice (uncooked) 1/4 cup
Water 1/3 cup
Pepper to taste
Cooked split peas or frozen thawed green peas 1 cup

Put ground beef in a pan and cook over medium heat until browned. Drain off fat. Add tomatoes, rice, water and pepper. Cover and boil gently about 25 minutes or until rice is tender. Add split peas. Heat moderately until hot. Makes 2 servings.