1/2 pound ground beef 1 medium stalk celery -- chopped (1/2 cup) 1 medium onion -- chopped (1/2 cup) 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning 2 cups uncooked instant rice 1 cup water 8 medium fresh okra -- sliced OR 1 cup frozen (thawed) cut okra 2 medium tomatoes -- chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 small green bell pepper -- chopped (1/2 cup) 2 (11 1/2 ounce) cans lightly tangy eight-vegetable juice

Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef, celery, onion and Cajun seasoning in skillet about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown and vegetables are tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook about 5 minutes or until rice is tender.

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