1 lb lean ground beef
1 (1.25 oz) envelope taco seasoning mix
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup thick & chunky salsa
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
3/4 cup (4 oz) shredded taco-seasoned cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
sour cream, if desired

cook beef in a 10″ skillet over medium heat 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.

stir seasoning mix, water, salsa & corn into beef. heat to boiling; stir in rice. boil 1 minute; remove from heat. cover & let stand 8 minutes.

fluff rice mixture with fork; sprinkle with cheese. cover & let stand 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. sprinkle lettuce around edge of skillet; sprinkle tomato in circle next to lettuce. serve with sour cream.

5 servings