Mexican Rice Casserole

Directions

1. 1
   Place the 2 cups of water and long grain rice in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, place a lid on, set timer for 20 minutes and cook rice until done.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 350°F.
3. 3
   In a skillet, brown ground beef and drain. Place in a large mixing bowl.
4. 4
   In large mixing bowl, add the jar of salsa to the ground beef. Also add chili powder, Mexicorn, rice and salt. Mix with a wooden spoon until combined well.
5. 5
   Spray a 2 quart casserole dish. Put rice mixture into dish. Cover with a lid or foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
6. 6
   At 30 minutes, take off lid/foil. Add shredded cheddar cheese evenly over top and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from oven and serve.