Linda's Taco Rice Bake

I love making this when I am making other Mexican dishes, like tacos, enchilladas and burritos... Goes great with just about anything!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 2  large onions, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (1 1/4ounce) package  taco seasoning mix
• 1 (10 ounce) can  ro-tel tomatoes and green chilies
• 3  cups rice, cooked
•  salt and pepper, to taste
• 8  ounces mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Cook rice.
2. Cook the ground beef until no longer pink.
3. Add onions, cayenne pepper, and taco mix. Mix well, and cook until onions are done.
4. Add Ro-tel tomatoes, and rice. Mix well.
5. Add salt and pepper, and mix well.
6. Add Mozzarella cheese, and mix in well.
7. When cheese is melted serve.
8. Note:Cooking time includes 25 minutes to make rice.