Italian-style Beef and Rice

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * ground black pepper
 * 1½ pounds boneless beef round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * 1 x 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon ground marjoram
 * ½ teaspoon ground thyme
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * ½ cup beef broth
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice
 * 1 medium tomato, chopped
 * 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
 * ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Cook beef in oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
 * 2) Add onion; cook 3 minutes, or until tender crisp.
 * 3) Drain fat.
 * 4) Stir in mushrooms, garlic, salt, marjoram, thyme, pepper and broth.
 * 5) Cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, or until meat is tender.
 * 6) Stir in rice, tomato and peas; heat thoroughly.
 * 7) Serve with cheese, if desired.