1/2 c. rice
1 lb. hamburger
3/4 c. chopped onion
2 1/4 c. water
1 beef bouillon cube
6 oz. can tomato paste
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 lb. cubed Cheddar cheese

Brown hamburger and onion. Stir in uncooked rice, water, bouillon cube and tomato paste. Add seasonings. Heat to boiling, then simmer until done. Add cheese cubes, toss lightly and heat again until cheese is partly melted.