Pilaf with Ground Beef

(Kiymali Pilav)

150 gr medium ground beef
1 small onion, sliced
2-3 tbsp crushed tomato, in can
1/2 cup rice, rinsed, drained
3/4 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, kernel corn, green beans, sweet beans), frozen
1/2 cup warm water or beef broth
1 tbsp butter
Salt
Pepper

Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
1/2 cup Yogurt, room temperature
1-2 garlic cloves, mashed with salt

Saute the onion, ground beef, salt and pepper in a medium sized skillet at medium heat until the colour of ground beef turns light brown. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir.
Turn the heat to low and put the lid on. Cook until the rice absorbs all the water.

Place the dish in a service plate and put a couple of spoons of Garlic Yogurt Sauce over the top.

2 servings.