Jae's Grandma’s Rice Dish - Aunt Jae

1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
½ cup chopped green pepper
2 cup cooked long grain rice
1 can ( 14 ½ oz.) diced tomatoes, un-drained
1 can (11 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (2 ¼ oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1 ½ cups (6 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup dry bread crumbs
1 tbsp. butter, melted

In a skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.  Stir in the rice, tomatoes, corn, olives, bacon, chili powder, garlic powder and salt.  Bring to a boil; remove from the heat.  Add 1 cup of cheese; stir until melted.

Transfer to a greased 11 x 7 baking dish.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese.  Toss bread crumbs with butter;  sprinkle over cheese.  Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 – 30 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and topping is golden brown.