1 to 1.5 pouinds ground beef (you can use turkey, but use more seasosn to help it take flavor)
1 table spoon chili powder
1 1/2 cup water
1 envalope onion soup mix
1/4 cup minute rice
1 can (14 ounce) stewed tomatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar or jack cheese (use what you have)
Brown meat, seasoning as it cooks. add tomoatoes and water then rice. turn down for the rice to cook, and then top with cheese. You can add anything you want into the casarole. I usally put mushrooms, peas, green beans or black eyed peas. serve-