Texas Beans And Rice

Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/4 c. cooking oil
- 1 small chopped bell pepper
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 (18 3/4 oz.) can tomatoes
- 1 c. water
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1/2 c. raw rice
- 1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans or Ranch Style beans

Directions:
- Saute meat in oil, bell pepper and onion.
- Drain off excess oil.
- Add tomatoes, water, salt and chili powder.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add raw rice and beans.
- Pour into buttered casserole dish.
- Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour.
- Stir and cook 30 minutes.