One Dish Meal Casserole
1 lb. ground beef
1 T. vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1 can tomatoes
1 can kidney beans, undrained
3/4 C. uncooked rice
Tomato juice (optional)
1/4 C. chopped ripe olives
3/4 C. grated Cheddar cheese
Brown ground meat in oil until crumbly. Add garlic, salt, onion, green bell pepper and chili powder. Sauté for 5 minutes or until vegetables are limp. Mix in tomatoes, kidney beans and rice. Add a little water or tomato juice as needed. Turn into a greased 2-quart casserole. Bake, covered, at 350ºF for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with olives and cheese. Uncover. Bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serves 8. |