Skillet Beef Ole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 red pepper, chopped (optional)
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8 oz.) can kidney beans, drained (reserve liquid)
1 (7 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
1/3 c. whole pitted olives
1/4 c. chopped parsley

Preparation

Brown meat in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
Stir with a wooden spoon to break into small pieces.
Add onion, green pepper and red pepper.
Cook until vegetables are tender-crisp. Gently stir in salt, chili powder, basil, garlic, beans and corn. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to blend flavors.
Stir in some of the reserved bean liquid if you want to increase moistness.
Gently stir in the olives and parsley.
Heat through and serve with a green salad and French bread.
Serves 4.