Beefy Rice Skillet *

 1 pound ground beef

2 1/2 cups hot water

3/4 cup baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise

1 Tbsp butter

1/4 tsp pepper

1 pkg Rice A Roni (64 oz) four cheese rice and pasta blend

1 1/2 cups broccoli florets

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half

Cook beef in large skillet until brown; drain.  Stir water, carrots, butter, pepper, rice mixture and contents of seasoning packet into beef.  Heat to boiling; reduce heat.  Cover and cook about 15 minutes or until rice and carrots are almost tender.  Stir in broccoli.  Cover and cook 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.  Stir in tomatoes.  Cook, uncovered, about 1 minute or until heated throuh.

Serves 4