Ingredients

  • One 6 oz. pkg. Farmhouse(R) Mexican 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

Method

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