1 lb. ground beef
1/3 c. diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
1 can (10 oz.) Rotel tomatoes
3/4 c. water
2 c. dry minute rice
2 slices American cheese, cut in triangles

Brown ground beef. Add onions and garlic; saute until tender. Add chili powder, oregano, salt, tomatoes and water. Bring to boil, breaking tomatoes into pieces. Stir in rice. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Arrange cheese on top. Cover until ready to serve. Makes 4 servings.