Ingredients
1 pound ground beef1 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 garlic clove, minced1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 cup tomato juice1/2 cup water4 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice1 cup canned or frozen corn1/2 cup sliced ripe olives1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheeseThinly sliced green onions, optional
Preparation
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef, onion, pepper and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the next 7 ingredients; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 25 minutes.
Stir in corn and olives; cover and cook 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with cheese; cook, covered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. If desired, top with green onions.
