Garden Taco Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 (1 1/4 oz.) pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. thinly sliced zucchini
1 c. Green Giant frozen corn niblets (16 oz. pkg.)
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 c. uncooked instant rice
4 oz. (1 c.) shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

In large skillet, brown ground beef and onion; drain.
Stir in remaining ingredients except rice and cheese; bring to a boil. Stir in rice.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat.
Fluff mixture with fork; sprinkle with cheese.
Cover; let stand 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Garnish with cilantro and cherry tomatoes, if desired.