Ground Beef and Vegetables over Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 pound lean ground beef
 * 1 14-1/2- to 16-ounce can whole tomatoes (2 cups), with juice
 * 1 16-ounce can pork and beans in tomato sauce
 * 1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
 * 2 medium carrots, diced
 * 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
 * 1 teaspoon salt, divided
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
 * 1 small zucchini, sliced
 * 3 tablespoons flour
 * 1/4 cup water
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

 * 1) Cook beef in 10-inch skillet with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper until meat is no longer pink; stir to crumble. Pour off fat.
 * 2) Add tomatoes, beans, onion, carrots, Italian seasoning, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
 * 3) Add zucchini and flour mixed with water. Cook until zucchini is tender and sauce is thickened. Serve over hot rice.