1 lb. ground beef

½ onion, chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed

1 (14 ½ oz.) can diced tomatoes

1 (12 oz.)  pkg. frozen peas and carrots

½ cup pasta sauce 

¼ cup salsa

¼ cup instant rice

⅛ t. Mrs. Dash salt-free seasoning blend

¼ t. sugar

1 lb. tater tots

Brown ground beef with onion and green pepper.  Drain grease.  Pour into 3 quart casserole dish with lid. Add black beans, diced tomatoes, peas and carrots, pasta sauce, salsa, and rice. Sprinkle with Mrs. Dash and sugar. Top with a layer of tater tots.  Cover with lid.  Bake at 375 F for 30 minutes. Serves 6-8.

Recipe courtesy of Jan Hackman, Columbus, Indiana