Mexican Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 lb ground beef
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1 T chili powder
2 c shredded cheese
1 c cooked regular rice
1 1/2 c water
2 t salt
3/4 c Pace picante sauce

Preparation

Brown and drain beef.
Add water, tomato sauce, salt, chili powder, Picante Sauce and rice.
Heat to boiling and cover. Simmer 20 minutes.
Spoon 1/2 of mixture in 2 qt casserole dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cheese and bacon.
Add remaining meat mixture and top with cheese and brown.
Bake at 450 F for 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
You can microwave this meal also.