Cheesy Rice-Beef Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 c. long grain rice
2 Tbsp. butter
3 c. water
1 c. shredded carrots or corn
2 tsp. beef bouillon
1 tsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. dried onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 c. shredded American cheese

Preparation

Cook beef, drain and set aside.
Brown uncooked rice in butter in a large skillet. Stir in water, carrots or corn, beef bouillon, parsley, onion, salt and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
Stir in browned beef.
Put in a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Cover and bake at 325\u00b0 for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer.