[ { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "In a medium 4-quart heavy pot over medium heat cook the ground beef or sausage meat with onion, garlic, bell pepper and jalapeno pepper; cook until browned then drain fat." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Add in the taco seasoning mix with a wooden spoon until well combined." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Add in all remaining ingredients except the cheese; stir with a wooden spoon to combine and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low or low." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until the rice is tender." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Season with seasoned salt and pepper." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Mix in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese until melted, the sprinkle the top with 1 cup; let stand for 5 minutes until melted." } ]