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. Formatted by Lynn Thomas dcqp82a@prodigy. Com.

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.