Western Beef And Rice Casserole

• 1 c. pitted ripe olives
• 1 lb. ground lean beef
• 2 Tbsp. oil
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 c. chopped celery
• 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 c. uncooked rice
• 2 1/2 c. canned tomatoes
• 1 c. water
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 or 3 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 c. chopped green pepper

1. Preheat oven to 325u0b0.
2. Cut olives into large pieces.
3. Brown the ground beef in the oil; remove the meat from the pan.
4. Add onion, celery, green pepper and rice.
5. Cook, stirring, until browned.
6. Add the tomatoes, water, seasonings, meat and olives; bring to a boil. Pour into a 2-quart casserole and cover.
7. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour.
8. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

olives, ground lean beef, oil, onion, celery, worcestershire sauce, rice, tomatoes, water, salt, chili powder, pepper, green pepper

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=299543 (may not work)