Texas Hash - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 - 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
2 -3 large onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 green bell pepper, seeded & chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
2 teaspoons chili powder (or more to taste)
1 -2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
Brown beef and onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
When onions are translucent, add garlic and green pepper; cook until green pepper is softened.
Remove from heat.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Transfer mixture to the casserole dish and cover with lid or foil.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.
Remove cover and bake for 15 minutes longer.