Beef with rotelle

2 cups rice 4 cups water 2 cans Rotel Tomatoes (mild or spicy) 3 cans corned beef 1 chopped onion (or Onion Powder) 1 clove chopped garlic or 1 clove garlic[...]

1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 lb mild cheddar cheese (use block cheese from the deli, not slices or shredded) or 1/2 lb American cheese (use block cheese[...]