Italian Beef and Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 pound lean ground beef
 * 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
 * 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
 * 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
 * 1 egg, beaten
 * 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
 * 1 10-3/4-ounce can condensed cream of celery soup
 * 1 8-ounce can stewed tomatoes
 * 1/2 cup water
 * 1 10-ounce package frozen peas and carrots, thawed
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions
Combine beef, onion, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, oregano, egg and Worcestershire sauce; mix well. Form into 6 patties about 1/2 inch thick. Place in greased shallow 2-quart baking dish. Bake at 450 degrees 15 minutes.

Blend soup, tomatoes and water; pour over meat patties. Sprinkle with peas and carrots. Cover, reduce heat to 350 degrees, and continue baking 30 minutes. Serve over hot rice.