Chili skillet

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsGround beef, extra lean
1cupOnion -- chopped
½cupGreen pepper -- chopped
½Clove garlic -- minced
1cupTomato juice
1canRed kidney beans -- 8 oz
Undrained
4teaspoonsChili powder
1teaspoonDried oregano
1teaspoonSalt
½cupLong-grain rice -- uncooked
1cupFrozen corn -- or canned
½cupBlack olives -- sliced
1cupShredded cheddar cheese --
Or monterey jack

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef, onion, pepper and garlic until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain fat. Add tomato juice, kidney beans, chili powder, oregano, salt and rice; cover and simmer about 25 min. or until rice is tender. Stir in corn and olives; cover and cook 5 min. more . Sprinkle with cheese, cover and cook only until cheese melts, about 5 minutes . Yield: 6 servings.

Recipe By : Country Woman