Texas Hash

This is a very hearty supper & an easy one to make! Great for our cold winter nights! Serve with a vegetable & some crusty bread & you will have a complete meal good enough for company!
2 LBS Ground Beef
1 Large Onion
3 Ribs Celery 
2 TSP Minced Garlic
1 TBS Chopped Parsley or Parsley Flakes
2 Cans 14.05 OZ. Diced Tomatoes & their Juice 
1 Packet 1 OZ Taco seasoning Mix ( I use Old El Paso)
1 Cup Raw Rice
2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Brown beef with the onion & celery chopped. Drain. Return to the skillet & add the tomatoes, garlic seasonings, rice & 2/3 cup water. Stir. Bake covered in a 375 degree oven for 45 minutes. Uncover & spread the cheese over the top. Bake for another 10 minutes. Plate up & EAT! Serves 6 AMPLE servings!

                           THIS IS DELICIOUS & FILLING!