Western Meal In One - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 clove garlic
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. chili powder
1 (16 oz.) can red beans, drained
2 1/2 c. tomatoes with juice, chopped
3/4 c. uncooked rice
3/4 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. sliced black olives

Preparation

Brown beef in vegetable oil with garlic.
Add the onion and green pepper; cook until onion is transparent.
Drain off fat.
In a 2-quart casserole dish, combine the meat mixture, salt, chili powder, beans, tomatoes and rice.
Bake, covered, at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Uncover and sprinkle with cheese and olives; bake for 15 minutes more.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings.