Cajun Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. Cajun rice and sauce
1 small can chopped green chilies
1 jar picante sauce (mild)
2 cans Ro-Tel tomatoes, diced
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
2 c. water
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Brown ground beef in a large saucepan.
Drain fat.
Add all ingredients, except cheese and picante sauce.
Simmer until rice is tender and water is cooked out.
Transfer to large casserole dish.
Pour 3 tablespoons of picante sauce over mixture.
Spread Cheddar cheese over mixture.
Bake at 300\u00b0 for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.