Texas Beef Skillet

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 3/4 cup chopped onion 
• 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 (16-oz) can tomatoes
• 1 (15.5-oz) can red kidney beans
• 3/4 cup quick-cooking rice (Uncle Ben's)
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 tbls. chopped green pepper
• 3/4 cup American cheese

In skillet, cook ground beef and onion till beef is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat. Sprinkle meat mixture with chili powder, and salt. Stir in undrained tomatoes, undrained beans, uncooked rice, water and green pepper. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for 20 mins. Top with cheese. Serve in soft tortillas.