Fiesta Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. butter
4 c. uncooked long grain rice
2 (8 oz.) cans pitted ripe olives, drained
2 (28 oz.) cans tomatoes, with liquid, cut up
1 c. chopped green pepper
1 Tbsp. salt
1 to 2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. pepper
4 c. water
3 c. (12 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

In skillet over medium heat, saute the onion in butter until tender.
Transfer to a large bowl.
Stir in the next 9 ingredients. Divide between two ungreased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pans.
Cover and bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 1/2 hours.
Uncover.
Sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese melts.