Shepherd'S Skillet Supper
["1 lb. ground beef", "4 small carrots, sliced", "1 pkg. dry onion soup mix (1.2 oz.)", "6 oz. uncooked noodles (3 c.)", "1 can sliced, stewed tomatoes", "1 can whole kernel corn, drained (16 oz.)", "1 tsp. dried basil leaves", "1/8 tsp. pepper"]
["In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown ground beef.", "Stir in carrots, 1 cup water and onion soup mix.", "Cover and cook over low heat until carrots are almost tender, about 15 minutes.", "Stir in noodles, tomatoes, corn, 1 cup water, basil and pepper.", "Bring to a boil.", "Cover and cook over medium-low heat until noodles and vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes, stirring several times. If needed, to prevent sticking, stir in 2 or 3 tablespoons water."]
["ground beef", "carrots", "onion soup", "noodles", "tomatoes", "whole kernel corn", "basil", "pepper"]