Western Hash - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
3 1/2 c. canned tomatoes
1 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. uncooked rice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. basil (optional)
dash of pepper

Preparation

Brown meat.
Add other ingredients.
Cover and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
Stir occasionally.
Top with grated cheese if desired.