1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp. salt
1 green pepper
1 med. can tomatoes
3/4 c. uncooked rice or elbow macaroni
1/4 c. chopped ripe olives
3/4 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 tsp. chili pepper
1 med. can kidney beans

Brown meat; add garlic, salt, onion, green pepper, and chili powder. Saute for 5 minutes or until vegetables are limp. Blend in tomatoes, kidney beans, and uncooked rice; turn into buttered casserole (2 quart). Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Sprinkle olives and grated cheese on top and bake for 15 minutes more.

Can be made night before. Serves 6 to 8.