Instructions: In large nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion until beef is browned; drain. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese and tortilla chips; mix well. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes or until rice is cooked. Remove skillet from heat; sprinkle beef mixture with cheese. Cover and let stand until cheese is melted. Serve with chips if desired.

Yield: 4 servings.

Schools, Fall 1997. Lynns notes: Made this 12-17-97; added 3 cloves minced garlic and used 1 lb. ground beef. Very good dish, very easy and with a minimum amount of cleanup. Good served over crushed Doritos nacho cheese chips.

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