Mexican Rice with clove

1 1/2 cups white rice , prepared per instructions 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 lb lean ground beef (I used 96/4) 1/2 yellow sweet onion , diced 3 garlic cloves ,[...]

2 cups water 1 cup uncooked rice (NOT instant) 4 medium tomatoes 1/2 medium onion 2 garlic cloves , peeled & minced 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup peas 2 carrots ,[...]