Total Recipe Time: 30 minutes
Makes 4 servings
- 1 pound Ground Beef (75% to 80% lean)
- 3 cups frozen potatoes O’Brien
- 1-1/2 cups prepared thick-and-chunky salsa
- 1 can (4 to 4-1/2 ounces) chopped green chilies
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings.
- Stir in potatoes. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in salsa and chilies; continue cooking 8 to 10 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
Cook’s Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.
Recipe and photo courtesy of the Beef Checkoff
