4 slices bacon
Butter
1 sm. onion
1 c. rice
2 c. tomatoes
1 lb. ground beef
2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. chili powder
1 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded

Brown ground beef; drain. Partially fry bacon. Remove from skillet, drain, and cut into small pieces. Measure bacon fat in skillet; add butter to make 1/4 cup. Combine melted fat, onion, and rice in skillet; saute, stirring constantly until rice is browned and onion is tender. Remove from heat, stir in bacon pieces, tomatoes, and juice, water, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Cover and return to heat. Simmer until rice is tender and liquid is almost absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted.