Ingredients for 4 servings:
1. 12 ounces beef round steak, trimmed and cut into 4 serving portions
2. nonstick cooking spray
3. 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, roughly chopped
4. 1 cup sliced celery
5. 1 cup sliced carrot
6. 1 small onion, sliced and separated to make rings
7. 1/3 cup water
8. 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
9. 1/8 teaspoon pepper
10. 1 cup cooked long-grain rice
11. 1 tablespoon cold water
12. 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions:
1. Spray a large, cold skillet with cooking spray.
2. Preheat over medium.
3. Brown meat on both sides.
4. Add undrained tomatoes, celery, carrots, onion, 1/3 cup water, thyme, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
6. Simmer 1 hour 15 minutes or until meat is tender.
7. Set aside.
8. Cook or reheat rice at this time.
9. In a small mixing bowl mix the 1 tablespoon water and 2 teaspoons cornstarch.
10. Stir into the tomato mixture, cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, then cook 2 minutes more.
11. Serve over hot rice.

Enjoy your meal!