Herb Seasoned Cheesy Beef & Rice

• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cups water
• 2 medium carrots, shredded
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1. Brown ground beef, drain.
2. In saucepan, saute rice and garlic in margarine/butter until golden brown.
3. Stir in water, carrots, boullion, parsley, basil, salt and minced onion.
4. Bring to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, while stirring in ground beef.
5. Transfer into a square casserole dish, cover and bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes, stirring 2 times.
6. Uncover, sprinkle cheddar and bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

long grain rice, clove garlic, margarine, water, carrots, beef bouillon granules, parsley flakes, dried basil, salt, onion flakes, ground beef, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/herb-seasoned-cheesy-beef-rice-34796 (may not work)