1 (16 oz.) can tomato juice
3 tbsp. oil
2 lg. onions, chopped
1 lg. green pepper, chopped
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 c. uncooked rice
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. sweet basil
1/8 tsp. pepper

In vegetable oil, saute onion and green pepper until tender. Add ground beef and brown well. Drain. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Bake, covered, in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes.