CALIFORNIA PILAF

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This is a savory rice and beef casserole courtesy of the Edith Adams column in the Vancouver Sun circa 1960 . " This casserole combines the dark and handome olives with rice, ground beef, green pepper, onion and tomato paste for a colourful and very flavourful main dish." Serve this casserole with a green salad.

Provided by Chef Regina V. Smith

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup ripe olives
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon salad oil
1/3 cup green pepper, finely chopped
2/3 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup white rice, uncooked
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups hot water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut olives into wedges.
  • Brown ground beef in oil in a hot skillet. Drain beef, reserving drippings. Transfer the beef to a prepared casserole dish.
  • Saute onion and green pepper in the beef drippings. Add to casserole.
  • Brown the rice lightly in the same skillet, stirring constantly. Stir rice, seasonings and olives into the casserole.
  • Blend the hot water and tomato paste together. Pour over top of casserole and cover.
  • Bake for one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.3, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 1007, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.4, Protein 16.7

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