Zottel's Chili con Carne Casserole

Ingredients for 6 servings:

• 3 bell peppers, colored
• 400 g minced meat
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 onion(s)
• olive oil
• 300 g rice
• 1 large can of tomatoes, peeled
• 1 can of corn
• 1 can/n beans, red
• Tabasco
• Paprika powder, sweet
• Paprika powder, hot
• Cayenne pepper
• salt and pepper
• Cheese, for gratinating
• Pepper
• possibly nacho(s)
• Parsley

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 45 minutes; Total time approx. 1 hour 5 minutes

Put the rice on the heat and cook. Heat olive oil in a deep pot and fry the minced meat until well cooked. While frying, add the chopped onion and garlic. After frying, add the chopped bell peppers and chili peppers and continue frying briefly. Add the tomatoes, drained beans, and corn and bring everything to a boil. Simmer on low heat. Season to taste with Tabasco, sweet and hot paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking. Pour the cooked rice into a shallow baking dish. If desired, garnish the edge of the baking dish with nachos. Spread the chili con carne over the rice. Sprinkle with cheese or top with cheese. Place in the oven preheated to 180°C and bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown. Again, arrange the dish according to your preferences. Sprinkle the finished casserole with freshly chopped parsley.