Western Meal In One - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 Tbsp. salad oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1 (No. 2) can tomatoes
1 (No. 303) can kidney beans
3/4 c. rice (uncooked)
1/4 c. chopped ripe olives
1 can mushrooms (optional)
3/4 c. grated cheese

Preparation

Brown meat in oil slightly. Add garlic, salt, onion, green pepper and chili powder; saute 5 minutes. Mix in remaining ingredients, except olives and cheese; pour into a 2-quart casserole. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes. Sprinkle olives and cheese on top; bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serves 8.