Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 tsp powdered garlic
• 2 Tbsp margarine or butter
• 3 cups water
• 2 medium carrots, chopped fine or shredded
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 tsp parsley flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped fine
• 1# ground beef, cooked and drained
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

• In a large saucepan, saute rice and garlic powder in butter until golden brown.
• Stir in water, carrots, bouillon, parsely, salt, basil and onions.
• Bring to a boil. 
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. 
• Stir in ground beef.  Transfer to a greased 11 by 7 pan. 
• Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. 
• Uncover, sprinkle with cheese. 
• Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Special Notes

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