1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 can tomatoes
1 can kidney beans, undrained
3/4 cup uncooked rice
Tomato juice (optional)
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Brown ground meat in oil until crumbly. Add garlic, salt, onion, green bell pepper and chili powder. Saut for 5 minutes or until vegetables are limp. Mix in tomatoes, kidney beans and rice. Add a little water or tomato juice as needed. Turn into a greased 2-quart casserole. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.

Sprinkle with olives and cheese. Uncover. Bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Serves 8.