- 1 cup uncooked brown rice
 - 1 large onion, sliced
 - 4 carrots, grated
 - 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
 - 1 medium green pepper, diced
 - 2 teaspoons salt
 - 2 cups tomato juice
 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
 - 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
 - 1/2 cup wheat germ
 
- In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish, layer rice, onion, carrots, beef and green pepper. Sprinkle with salt. Combine the tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce and basil; pour over the top. Sprinkle with cheese and wheat germ. cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 1-1/2 hours or until the rice is tender.