Beef And Bean Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 to 2 lb. ground beef
3 Tbsp. bacon fat
garlic to taste
1 1/4 c. minced onion
1 tsp. chili powder
1 green pepper, chopped
2 c. canned tomatoes, not drained
2 c. kidney beans, drained
3/4 c. rice
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Brown beef in fat.
Add garlic, onion, pepper and chili powder. Stir to blend well.
Cook 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, beans and rice. Salt and pepper to taste.
Cover.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 1/4 hours. Serves 8.