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.