Kay'S Ratatouille Rice
["1 lb. ground sirloin beef", "3 medium onions, thinly sliced", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "1 c. regular rice", "2 1/2 c. water", "4 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1 1/2 tsp. basil", "2 medium zucchini, sliced", "2 medium tomatoes, sliced", "1 medium green pepper, sliced"]
["Brown beef; drain.", "Add sauteed onions and garlic; cook and stir until tender (2 minutes).", "Add rice, water, 2 teaspoons salt, pepper and basil.", "Bring to a boil.", "Cover tightly; simmer over low heat until liquid is absorbed (25 minutes).", "Add vegetables and 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste).", "Cover and cook until zucchini is tender, 6 to 8 minutes.", "Makes 4 to 6 servings."]
["ground sirloin beef", "onions", "garlic", "regular rice", "water", "salt", "pepper", "basil", "zucchini", "tomatoes", "green pepper"]