Hamburger Kidney Casserole

My mom used to make this when I was a child. It was a meal that was budget friendly for a family of six. Plus, it is full of protein!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 447 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 ½ pounds ground beef
• ¾ cup uncooked white rice
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
• ⅓ cup chopped black olives
• ½ cup chopped bell pepper
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• ¾ cup grated American cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.

Step 3

Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 4

Stir onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, and salt with the ground beef; cook and stir until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir kidney beans, tomatoes, and rice into the beef mixture; pour into a large casserole dish and top with American cheese and olives.

Step 6

Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is beginning to brown around the edges, 45 to 50 minutes.