1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c. tomato juice
1 c. (8 oz.) kidney beans
4 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. uncooked long grain rice
1 c. whole corn
1 or 2 drops Tabasco (optional)

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, pepper, and garlic until brown. Drain fat. Add tomato juice, kidney beans, chili powder, oregano, salt and rice. Cover and simmer for about 25 minutes. Stir in corn, cover and cook 5 minutes more.