Western Hash

1 lb. ground beef
3 1/2 cups canned tomatoes
1 cup green pepper chopped
1/2 cup onions chopped
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. basil 
dash of pepper
1/2 lb. velveeta cheese sliced
Brown ground beef. Add canned tomatoes, green peppers, onions, 
rice, basil and pepper. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring 
occasionally. Top with Velveeta cheese sliced. Heat until melted. 
If desired, add one small can of tomato sauce, it will make it 
thicker.