Kay'S Ratatouille Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground sirloin beef
3 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. regular rice
2 1/2 c. water
4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tsp. basil
2 medium zucchini, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 medium green pepper, sliced

Preparation

Brown beef; drain.
Add sauteed onions and garlic; cook and stir until tender (2 minutes).
Add rice, water, 2 teaspoons salt, pepper and basil.
Bring to a boil.
Cover tightly; simmer over low heat until liquid is absorbed (25 minutes).
Add vegetables and 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste).
Cover and cook until zucchini is tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.