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Mexican "Goulash"

We grew up calling it "Mexican Goulash".. but now that I'm an adult and have made actual Goulashes, I realize that the name of this dish is not actually accurate! If you know what this dish is really called, please let me know in the comments!
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large can of peeled potatoes Or you can boil and peel your own, about 3-4
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 can red kidney beans
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 8 oz of shredded cheese I recommend the Mexican blend

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to either 350 or 400, depending on your cook time.
  • Slice the potatoes thinly and cover the bottom of your greased/sprayed baking dish with one layer of slices.
  • Chop your onion and sauté in butter over medium heat in a skillet. Stir often, cook until translucent. Layer onions over potatoes in the baking dish.
  • Add rice and beans over onions.
  • Pour can of tomato sauce into a bowl. Fill tomato can with water and pour into the tomato sauce and mix. Once combined, pour tomato mixture over rice and beans.
  • Cover and cook at 350 for 2 hours or at 400 for 1 hour. Take out and cover with cheese. Cook for 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.