Recipe: Texas Hash for Wayne

Texas Hash

1 to 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
3 large onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
1 can diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 to 2 tsp salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish. Brown beef and onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When onions are translucent, add garlic and green pepper; cook until green pepper is softened. Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients. Transfer mixture to the casserole dish; cover with lid or foil and bake at 350 degrees F. for 45 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 15 minutes longer. Serves 4 to 6.