Rice and Tomatoes

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * ½ cup chopped onion
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1 cup beef broth
 * 3 medium, fully ripe tomatoes or 1 x 14½ to 16-ounce can tomatoes, cut up (2 cups)
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper

Directions

 * 1) Cook rice and onion in butter until rice is golden, about 20 minutes.
 * 2) Add broth, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
 * 3) Heat to boiling, stir once, reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 18 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
 * 4) Fluff lightly with fork.