Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef ( may substitute ground turkey)
1 cup chopped celery
1 medium onions, chopped
1 medium bell peppers, diced ( red, yellow or green)
1 cup long grain rice
1 1/4 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (4 1/2 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
1 (2 1/4 ounce) cans sliced black olives
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce ( can add more if you like it real hot)
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
Directions:
In large ovenproof pan, cook the ground beef, celery, onion and bell pepper until beef is cooked and vegetables are tender; drain fat.
To pan, add rice, water, diced tomatoes, olives, chopped green chili’s, bouillion, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce; heat to boiling and remove from heat.
Cover and a bake at 350 for 1 hour.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with the Monterey Jack Cheese.
Cover and let stand for about 10 minutes.
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 75 min.