Source:

Karen

Serves/Makes:6

Ingredients

• 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

Preparation

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

Comments

I know the name of this dish "Possum Stew" is misleading. But, the first time I made it my husband renamed it. He like his name much better than the one the cookbook gave it which was "Texas Beef Skillet" This is his favorite dish.