Cheesey Beef & Rice

This is a recipe my children often request. In lieu of the garlic clove, parsley, salt, basil, and minced onion, I add 1 Tbsp. Homemade Gourmet's Garlic Basil Seasoning Mix.

1 cup uncooked long grain rice (brown rice doesn't work in this recipe)
1 garlic clove, minced
2 T. butter or margarine
3 cups water
2 medium carrots, shredded
2 tsp. beef bouillon granules
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried minced onion
1 lb. ground beef, cooked and drained (I usually use a bag of browned ground beef or turkey from my freezer)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

In a large saucepan, saute rice and garlic in butter until golden brown. Stir in water, carrots, bouillon, parsley, salt, basil, and onion. Bring to a boil. Stir in beef. Cover saucepan and steam for 20 min. until the rice is tender. Then, add the cheese on top to melt.