Cheesy Beef and Rice

From Taste of Home.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute rice and garlic in butter until golden brown. Stir in water, carrots, bouillon, parsley, salt, basil and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in beef.
2. Transfer to a greased 9-inch square baking dish. Cover and bake at 325 for 45 minutes, stirring twice.
3. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.