Western Meal-In-One

Ground beef with kidney beans, rice, tomatoes, and chili powder baked until tender, finished with olives and Cheddar.

MexicanBeefIntermediate60 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
8
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 whole large onion, chopped
  • 1 whole green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) canned tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, undrained
  • 0.8 cup uncooked rice
  • 0.3 cup chopped ripe olives
  • 0.8 cup Cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. 1

    Brown ground meat in oil until crumbly. Add garlic, salt, onion, green bell pepper, and chili powder. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables are limp.

  2. 2

    Mix in canned tomatoes, kidney beans (with liquid), and rice. Add a little water or tomato juice if needed.

  3. 3

    Turn into a greased 2-quart casserole. Bake covered at 350°F for 45 minutes.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle with olives and cheese. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer until cheese is melted. Serves 8.

Tags

tex-mexbeefcasserolericeone-dishkidney beans