1 lb. ground round
1 tsp. salad oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1 (No. 2) can tomatoes
1 (No. 303) can kidney beans
3/4 c. uncooked rice
1/4 c. chopped ripe olives
1 can mushrooms (optional)
3/4 c. grated cheese

Brown meat in oil slightly. Add garlic, salt, onion, peppers and chili powder and saute 5 minutes. Mix remaining ingredients, except olives and cheese. Pour into a 2-quart casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Sprinkle olives and cheese on top and bake for 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serves 8.