Hearty Mexican Stew

Ingredients

• 8 servings condiments: cilantro fresh chopped
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 pound fatty pork boneless lean cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 2 cups rice uncooked quick
• 1 cup chunky salsa 
• 1.3 ounce taco seasoning 
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 
• 3.5 cups water 
• 16 ounce kernel corn whole drained canned
• 2  zucchini 

Equipment

• dutch oven

Directions

1. Saut pork and onion in hot oil in a Dutch oven 5 minutes or until pork is lightly browned.
2. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise, and cut each half into thick slices.
3. Add zucchini, 3 1/2 cups water, and next 3 ingredients to Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in rice. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes.
4. Serve with desired condiments.