Quick Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained)
6 c. water
6 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 c. uncooked rice
1 1/2 c. frozen peas, carrots and corn blend
pepper to taste

Preparation

Cook beef, onion and garlic in large saucepan over medium-high heat until beef is brown; drain fat.
Blend tomatoes with juice in blender until smooth.
Add tomatoes, water, bouillon cubes and pepper to meat mixture.
Bring to boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
Add rice and vegetables.
Simmer an additional 20 minutes.