1 lb. ground beef
1 med. green pepper
1 c. med. grain rice
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. basil
1 med. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can tomatoes, cut up
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c. shredded American cheese

In skillet cook beef, onion, pepper and garlic until meat is browned; drain off fat. Add rice (if using minute rice hold until last). Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Add undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, basil, 1 1/2 cups water (with minute rice if using) and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 45 to 50 minutes or until rice is tender; stir occasionally. Remove cover; stir, then sprinkle with cheese, when cheese melts, serve. Serves 6.