Beef Rice-a-Roni

An easy, frugal, and fast dish that could be your main or your side!

1 1/2 cups white rice

1/2 cup (wheat) spaghetti, broken into 1 inch or so, pieces

2 1/2 T dried onions

2 T dried parsley

2 t minced garlic

1 1/2 T beef base

4 1/4 cups water or broth

1 frozen hamburger patty (about 1/4 lb)*opt

Brown hamburger meat in sauce pot. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for approx. 20 minutes.

Tips: Rice mixture can be made up in advance and stored in air-tight containers.

(Can use brown rice, just increase cooking time to 45 minutes.)