posted by Connie 08-27-98 12:28 PM
WESTERN MEAL IN ONE
1 lb. ground round
small amount salad oil
1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 tea. chili powder
1 #2 can tomatoes
1 # 303 can kidney beans
3/4 cup uncooked rice
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
1 can mushrooms (optional)
3/4 cup grated cheese
Brown meat in oil slightly. Add garlic, salt, onion, pepper and chili powder and saute 5 minutes.
Mix in remaining ingredients, except olives and cheese, and pour into a 2 quart casserole.
Bake at 350 * for 45 minutes. Sprinkle olives and cheese on top and bake 15 minutes longer, or until cheese is melted. Serves 6.