1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup uncooked long grain rice 1 cup water 1 envelope onion soup mix 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Crumble beef into a large bowl. Stir in soup, onion, rice, water and soup mix; mix well. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. Yield: 4-6 servings. If you plan on taking Covered Dish Dinner to a potluck, prepare as directed (omit the cheese until ready to bake) and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 1 hour before leaving for the potluck.