Instructions

  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.