Spanish Rice

1 cup uncooked regular rice
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 T vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 1/2 t salt
3/4 t chili powder
1/8 t garlic powder

Cook rice and onion in oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is golden brown and onion is tender.

Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.

You can also add a pound of ground beef to this.