Potato And Beef-tortilla Skillet

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 (5 ounce) package betty crocker au gratin potatoes
• 3 1/4 cups hot water
• 1 (11 ounce) can green giant mexicorn, whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained
• 1 cup shredded taco-seasoned cheddar cheese (4 ounces) or 1 cup monterey jack cheese (4 ounces)
• 1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips

Recipe

• 1 cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
• 2 stir in potatoes, sauce mix and hot water. heat to boiling; reduce heat. simmer uncovered 17 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
• 3 stir in corn; sprinkle with cheese. cover and simmer 2 to 3 minutes, without stirring, until corn is hot and cheese is melted. sprinkle with tortilla chips immediately before serving.
• 4 high altitude (3500-6500 ft) increase hot water to 3 1/2 cups. cover skillet loosely and simmer. after adding cheese, cover and simmer 3 to 4 minutes.