Mexican Beef and Rice

This was made by a friend of mine, it was very good.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut into 3/4 in. cubes
• 1⁄2 cup  diced onion
• 2  tablespoons  taco seasoning (1 1/4 oz. pkg.)
• 1 1⁄2 cups  instant rice
• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 2  medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup cheddar cheese
• 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray large non-skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef and onion, cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until browned.
3. Add seasoning mix, rice and water, mix well. Bring too a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes.
4. Remove skillet from heat,stir in beans and tomatoes.
5. Divide mixture evenly into 4 ungreased 2 cup indivisual casseroles.
6. Top each with cheese.
7. Sprinkle with Chili Powder.
8. Bake at 350 degrees fro 10-15 minutes or until casseroles are throughly heated and cheese is melted.