Western Meal In One - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. ground sirloin
1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped (optional)
1/2 tsp. chili powder
8 oz. red kidney beans, drained
1 1/2 c. tomatoes with juice, chopped
1/2 c. uncooked rice
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. sliced black olives (optional)

Preparation

Brown the meat in olive oil with garlic.
Add onion and green pepper.
Cook until the onion is transparent.
Drain off the fat. In 2-quart casserole, combine meat mixture, chili powder, beans, tomatoes and rice.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350\u00b0, covered, for 30 minutes.
Uncover and sprinkle with cheese and olives.
Bake for 15 minutes more.
Serves 3.