Baked Cajun Rice

Ingredients

 * 1 lb ground meat or boneless,skinless chicken
 * 1 large onion, chopped
 * 1 bell pepper, chopped
 * 3 celery stalks, chopped
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 bunch green onion tops, chopped
 * 1½ cups rice
 * 3 cups water
 * 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
 * 2 tomatoes, chopped
 * 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste (or sauce for lighter tomato taste)

Directions

 * 1) Preheat your oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Cook the meat, onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic in an iron skillet until the meat is done and the vegetables are cooked.
 * 3) Drain the grease.
 * 4) Place the meat mixture in 13"x9"x2" casserole.
 * 5) Add remaining ingredients.
 * 6) Mix thoroughly.
 * 7) Cover (foil is fine) and bake 45 minutes to an hour or until rice is tender.