1 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 clove garlic
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. chili powder
1 can red beans, drained
2 1/2 c. tomatoes with juice, chopped
3/4 c. uncooked rice
3/4 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. sliced black olives

Brown beef in vegetable oil with garlic. Add the onion and green pepper; cook until onion is transparent. Drain off fat.

In a 2 quart casserole, combine the meat mixture, salt, chili powder, beans, tomatoes and rice. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese and olives. Bake for 15 minutes more. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.