Beef

ground beef
1 small

onion, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon

fresh minced

garlic
1

green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 -2

jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package

taco seasoning mix
(can use more to taste)
1 1/2 cups

chicken broth

(can use water)
1 small

zucchini, diced

(about 4 cups)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can

stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups frozen corn or 1 1/2 cups

peas
1 1/2 cups

instant

Minute Rice
1 -2 teaspoon

seasoning salt

(or to taste)
1 teaspoon

fresh ground black pepper

(or to taste)
2 cups

shredded

cheddar cheese, divided

(you may use more cheese)