1 lg. can tomatoes, undrained
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 green pepper
1 1/2 lb. ground chuck
1/2 c. uncooked rice
2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. butter
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. pepper

In vegetable oil, saute onion and pepper until tender. Add ground beef, brown well. Add remaining ingredients. Pour into greased casserole. Bake covered in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes.