1 lb. ground beef
1 med. onion, chopped
16 oz. can tomatoes, drained
Juice of tomatoes & water to make 2 1/2 c. liquid
1 c. long cooking rice
1 (1 1/4 oz.) pkg. dried taco seasoning mix
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 c. chopped tomatoes
2 c. shredded lettuce

Brown beef with chopped onion in a 10" skillet, drain off fat. Drain can of tomatoes, reserving juice and cut up the tomatoes. Add water to juice from tomatoes to make 2 1/2 cups of liquid. Add tomatoes, liquid, rice and taco seasoning to beef in skillet and stir. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Top with shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes and lettuce before serving. Serves 4 to 6. (If a special taste is preferred, salsa may be added to be part of the 2 1/2 cups of liquid needed.)