California Casserole

Photo: flickr user kludgebox

Ingredients

1 pound ground meat

1 (1 lb) can kidney beans

3/4 cup uncooked rice

1/4 cup stuffed green olives (optional)

3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

hot pepper sauce

1 tablespoon oil

1 clove garlic, finely chopped or ⅛ tsp. garlic p

salt and pepper to taste

1 large onion, chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 (1 lb) can Italian tomatoes

Preparation

In large frying pan, saute meat in oil until it loses it's red color. Add garlic, salt, pepper, onions, green pepper, and chili powder; cook 5 minutes or until onion is wilted. Add Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce (if desired), tomatoes, beans, and rice; turn into a buttered 2 quart casserole.

Bake at 350 degrees, covered with foil for 45 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with olives and cheese. Bake 15 minutes more or until cheese is melted.