Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lb. hamburger
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1 large can tomatoes
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1/3 cup dry rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil or half teaspoon dried
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
Sauté hamburger and onion in butter; add celery. Break up hamburger into small pieces. Combine with remaining ingredients. Cook over low heat 30 minutes or until rice is tender. Optional: Use chopped steak instead of hamburger. Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream 10 minutes before serving.
