Possum Stew - Texas Beef Skillet

• 1 lb (.5 kg). ground beef
• 1 16 oz (448 grm). can diced tomatoes
• 1 16 oz (448 grm). can ranch style beans
• 1 4.5 oz (126 grm). can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 4.5 oz (126 grm). can chopped green chilies
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) uncooked rice (Minute Rice takes less time)
• 2 cups (475 ml) water
• 1 cup (225 ml) crushed tortilla chips
• 1 cup (225 ml) shredded cheese
• chili powder, to taste
• salt and pepper, to taste

1. Brown beef in pot.
2. Add tomatoes, beans, mushrooms, chilies, rice and water.
3. Season with the chili powder, salt and pepper.
4. When rice is done turn down heat to low.
5. Top with the crushed tortilla chips (do not stir in) and sprinkle shredded cheese on top of chips.
6. Put lid on pot; dinner is ready when cheese is melted.
7. A pan of cornbread will make this meal complete.

ground beef, tomatoes, ranch style beans, mushrooms, green chilies, rice, water, tortilla chips, shredded cheese, chili powder, salt

Taken from online-cookbook.com/goto/cook/rpage/00051E (may not work)