Ground Beef Risotto

Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup rice
3 cups water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1/3 cup carrots, shredded
3 tablespoon green onions
1 zucchini, chopped
1 can corn

Notes / Directions
1 In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, onion, garlic and pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain if desired. Stir in rice; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

2 Stir in broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 10 minutes.

3 Stir in carrot. Cook uncovered 5 to 7 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed.

4 Remove skillet from heat. Stir in cheese. Cover; let stand 3 minutes. Sprinkle with chives.