1     pound ground beef 
2     cups water 
1     (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 
1     large green pepper cut into 1/4-inch slices 
1     medium onion, thinly sliced 
1 1/2 teaspoons salt 
1/2   teaspoon Italian seasoning 
1/2   teaspoon pepper 
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice