RICE SLOPPY JOES

2 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion,chopped
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp uncooked quick-cook rice
3/4 of a small bottle of catsup
small amount of water
1 small can tomato paste

In a large skillet brown the ground beef with the onion until no longer pink; drain well in a colander. Return to skillet and add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and rice. Mix the catsup with approximately a couple of tablespoons of water to thin; add to the skillet mixture. Cook over low heat until the rice is done. Add the tomato paste and simmer 5 minutes adding small amounts of water, if needed.

Serve on hamburger buns or your favorite sandwich rolls.