Ingredients

One 6 oz. pkg. Farmhouse Mexican Style Rice
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
Two 14.5 oz. cans beef broth
1-3/4 cups water
One 16 oz. can tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup sliced zucchini
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 cup grated jack or cheddar cheese
2-3 hot chilies, finely chopped*
3 Tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, brown ground beef with onion and garlic until beef is no longer pink; drain off fat.
2. Add broth, water, tomatoes and oregano; bring to a boil.
3. Add corn, zucchini, celery, rice and contents of seasoning packet; reduce heat and cover, simmering for 20 minutes.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Before serving, sprinkle with cheese, chilies and parsley or cilantro.

*For a spicier dish, sauté hot chilies with onion and garlic.