Western Beef And Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. pitted ripe olives
1 lb. ground lean beef
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. sliced celery
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 c. rice
2 1/2 c. canned tomatoes
1 c. water
2 tsp. salt
2 to 3 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Preparation

Cut olives into large pieces.
Brown beef in oil.
Remove beef from pan; add onion, celery, green pepper and rice.
Cook, stirring, until brown.
Add tomatoes, water, seasonings, beef and olives; bring to a boil.
Pour into 2-quart casserole; cover. Bake at 325\u00b0 for 45 minutes to 1 hour.