Beef Taco Hotdish

Name: Beef Taco Hotdish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American, TexMex
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; ½ medium onion, diced; 1 small bell pepper, diced; 2 small zucchini, diced; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced (may substitute a scant ½ tsp garlic powder); 2 Tbsp. homemade taco seasoning (or store-bought); 1 (14-oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste; 2 ¾ cups beef broth; ½ cup frozen corn; 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice (such as American long-grain, basmati, or jasmine rice); 1 ½ cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar or Monterey jack cheese, divided; Optional toppings: Salsa, diced avocado, sour cream, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, pickled jalapenos, etc