CALIFORNIA CASSEROLE

May 08, 2009 12:12 pm

— CALIFORNIA CASSEROLE

Craig Claiborne’s ground round steak recipe serves eight and is easy to make on a work night, reminiscent of your momma's house. Delicious.

1 pound ground round
1 tablespoon peanut oil (or olive oil)
1 clove garlic, finely minced
Salt and pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire
Tabasco® to taste
1 16-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes
1 16-ounce can kidney beans
3/4 cup rice
1/4 cup chopped green olives
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350°.
Cook meat in oil until it loses its color.

Add garlic, salt, pepper, onion, green pepper and chili powder.
Cook for approximately five minutes.
Add Worcestershire, Tabasco®, beans, tomatoes, and rice.

Turn out into a buttered 2 quart casserole.
Bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
Sprinkle with olives and cheese and bake until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes more.