Spanish Rice A Roni Casserole

• 2 (6 ounce) boxes spanish rice Rice-A-Roni
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 cups water
• 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 - 1 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
• 2 (14 ounce) cans corn (drained)
• 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese or 8 ounces Mexican blend cheese
• 1 teaspoon luzianne cajun seasoning or 1 teaspoon similar mixed spice
• 2 -3 dashes lousiana style hot sauce

1. Brown ground beef with onions and bellpepper. Drain grease.
2. In a dutch oven prepare both boxes of rice a roni to box directions.
3. When rice mixture comes to a boil, add hamburger with onions and bell pepper to rice, add in cans of corn and cajun seasoning. Bring mixture to a boil and cover. Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir often to prevent rice from sticking. When rice is done, add cheese, stir and serve!
4. I always add more hot sauce to my plate of food, but I love the twang of hot sauce.

spanish rice, butter, water, tomatoes, ground beef, onion, bell pepper, corn, cheddar cheese, luzianne cajun, lousiana style hot sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spanish-rice-a-roni-casserole-332074 (may not work)