MEXICAN CASSEROLE 
2 lb. round steak
Dash of garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
2-3 tbsp. chili powder
4 tbsp. mustard
1 onion, chopped
2 tbsp. salad oil
2 tbsp. butter
1 can pitted black olives
1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can tomatoes
1 can red kidney beans
1/2 c. uncooked regular rice

Mix mustard, garlic powder, pepper, chili powder; spread over meat. Cut into 1-inch cubes. Saute onion in oil and butter. Slice olives in half. In Dutch oven or casserole, layer half of these ingredients: meat cubes, onions, olives, rice, tomatoes. Repeat layers.

Be sure to pour in all the juice from the canned tomatoes. Top with kidney beans to which has been added 1-2 tablespoon chili powder. Bake at 350 degrees uncovered for 2 hours.

Check after 1 hour to be sure there is sufficient moisture. If more is needed, add some bouillon. Serve with green salad and French bread and any one of the following: sour cream, green onions, grated cheese, hot taco sauce. Serves 6.

 

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