Cheesy Beef Rice Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c. long grain rice
2 Tbsp. butter
3 c. water
1 c. shredded carrot
2 tsp. beef bouillon granules
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. minced dried onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 c. shredded cheese

Preparation

In large saucepan, cook ground beef and garlic until meat is browned; drain off fat.
Remove from pan and set aside.
In same saucepan, cook uncooked rice in butter until golden brown, stirring frequently.
Stir in water, carrot, bouillon granules, parsley, dried onion, salt and basil.
Bring to boiling.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in meat mixture.
Turn into a 1 1/2-quart casserole.