Texas Hash

Texas Hash

1 lb. ground beef
3 large onions, sliced
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1/2 c. uncooked regular rice
1 or 2 tsp. chili powder, according to taste
2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Preheat oven to 350. In large skillet, cook and stir ground beef until light brown. Drain off fat. Add onions and green peppers and stir until onion is tender. Stir in tomatoes, rice, chili powder, salt and pepper; heat through.

Pour into 2 quart casserole. Cover and bake 1 hour. Remove cover and sprinkle cheese if desired and bake 15 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Garnish with sour cream.