Western Hash - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Brown ground beef and add remaining ingredients.
Cover and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Top with 1/2 pound Velveeta, sliced cheese spread.
Heat until melted.