INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups wheat berries
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1/4 cup dried onions, reconstituted
  • 1/2 cup green peppers , chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 (14 1/2ounce)cans tomatoes
  • 2 (8ounce)cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (5 3/4ounce)can black olives , drained, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese , grated

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook wheat in water for 1 1/2 hours or until tender.You may need to add more water during cooking time.Drain.
  2. Brown ground beef with onions and peppers.Add to the wheat along with all the spices.Add tomatoes, sauce, and olives.Simmer for 30 minutes.Place in a 9×13 casserole dish and top with cheese.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.