Gringo Bean Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 stick butter
1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes and green chilies
4 servings cooked rice
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 medium bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 (16 oz. each) cans red kidney beans, packed in chili sauce
1 c. grated (4 oz. solid) American or Monterey Jack cheese

Preparation

In a Dutch oven or heavy casserole, saute bell peppers, onions and celery in butter until soft.
Then add the tomatoes and beans; cook over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring now and then to avoid sticking.
Finally, stir in the grated cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and bake in a 300\u00b0 oven for about 1 hour.
Serve hot over cooked rice.