Spanish Rice And Beef Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb boneless beef top sirloin steak, 3/4 inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 -3 cloves fresh minced garlic
1 cup uncooked regular long grain rice
2 teaspoons chili powder
salt and pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
3/4 cup frozen peas, defrosted

Preparation

Set oven to 350 degrees. /Cut beef into 1/4-inch strips. /In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat until hot. /Add the beef, bell pepper, onion, garlic (1/2 at a time), stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. /Stir in uncooked rice, chili powder, salt and pepper; add in tomatoes (with their juice) and water Bake in oven, tightly covered, for 30-35 minutes, or until beef and rice are tender. /Remove from oven, stir in peas. /Serve and enjoy!