Western meal in one

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsGround beef, extra lean
1tablespoonVegetable oil
1Clove garlic
½cupChopped onion
½cupGreen pepper -- chopped
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonChili powder
1canBeans -- red 16 oz drained
cupTomatoes -- with juice
Chopped
¾cupRice -- uncooked
¾cupCheddar cheese -- grated
¼cupBlack olives -- sliced

Directions

Brown beef in vegetable oil with garlic. Add the onion and green pepper; cook until onion is transparent. Drain off fat. In a 2 qt.

casserole, combine the meat mixture, salt, chili powder, beans, tomatoes and rice. Bake, covered at 350 deg. for 30 min. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese and olives; bake for 15 min. more. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

Recipe By : Country Woman