Old Time Tomatoes and Rice

2 cups milk
1 cup quick-cooking rice
1 large onion
1 can stewed or chopped tomatoes (not crushed)
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper, to taste

Bring milk to a boil over medium heat. Pour in rice and onion; cover, reduce heat to low. Cook for about 20 minutes or until milk is absorbed and rice is done.

Add tomatoes and cook on medium until juice has been absorbed. Stir in butter, salt, and pepper. Serve hot.