1 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 cups cooked rice
carrots, onions, peppers, mushrooms, celery (fresh)
1 (15 oz.) can whole kernel corn (do not drain)
1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes (Hunts)
1 env. taco seasoning
3 cups water
shredded cheese and tortilla chips, for garnish

Prepare 1 cup raw rice ahead of time using your favorite method (I use a rice cooker).

Warm a skillet with oil. Add hamburger to skillet, chop up the meat to a crumble consistency. Dice up your choice fresh vegetables while the meat is browning.

When the burger is not-quite done, add the rice, stirring occasionally.

When rice is almost brown, add the fresh vegetables, stirring until crisp-tender. Add the water, corn (do not drain for extra flavor), tomatoes and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil and let simmer until juice is almost gone. You don't want it runny but not dry either.

To serve, put on a plate, add shredded cheese on top and put about 6 chips around the meal.

Submitted by: Nadine Barkley