Chili Beef And Vegetable Pot

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon canola oil
• 1  green pepper, diced
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1  lb  lean sirloin steaks, cut into 1/4-by-1 1/2-inch strips
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
• 1  cup  frozen peas
• 1  cup frozen corn
• 1  cup water
• 3⁄4 cup long-grain rice
• 2  teaspoons garlic powder
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven set over medium high.
2. Add the green pepper and onion and cook, stirring, 3 minutes, or until somewhat softened.
3. Add the meat and cook 2 minutes until lightly browned.
4. Stir in the tomatoes, peas, corn, water, rice, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to medium low and cover the pot.
6. Simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the beef tender.