Mexican Potato Casserole

Sometimes I try to find ways to fancy up potatoes for dinner.  Potatoes are so cheap, especially when you are on a budget.  And we are definitely on a budget because we are buying our first house, so we won't have as much wiggle room in our current budget until my husband gets his next raise.  I came up with this quick skillet dish on a whim & it turned out great.  My husband kept looking at me surprised that everything came out so flavorful & hearty.  

Mexican Potato Casserole

Recipe by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 3 small potatoes, scrubbed & diced small
• 3/4 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 white onion, diced small
• 1 bell pepper diced small
• 2 Tbsp Homemade Taco Mix or 1 taco packet
• 1 Tbsp Chipotle Seasoning (or substitute with cayenne pepper starting at 1/8 tsp & adjust to desired heat.)
• 1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (can sub sour cream)
• 1 cup frozen corn

1. In a medium pot of water add potatoes & heat until boiling.  Boil for 10+ minutes or until just done.  (Think potato salad doneness-NOT mushy.)  Drain & set aside.
2. Meanwhile, brown beef in a large skillet over medium heat.  Drain the fat.  Return meat to skillet, add onion & pepper & saute 3 minutes.  Add taco mix, chipotle seasoning, tomato sauce, brown sugar, heavy cream & frozen corn.  Stir constantly until mixture bubbles.  Add potatoes & heat everything through. 
3. Serve topped with cheese & sour cream, if desired.   

Sometimes I try to find ways to fancy up potatoes for dinner.  Potatoes are so cheap, especially when you are on a budget.  And we are definitely on a budget because we are buying our first house, so we won't have as much wiggle room in our current budget until my husband gets his next raise.  I came up with this quick skillet dish on a whim & it turned out great.  My husband kept looking at me surprised that everything came out so flavorful & hearty.  

Mexican Potato Casserole

Recipe by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 3 small potatoes, scrubbed & diced small
• 3/4 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 white onion, diced small
• 1 bell pepper diced small
• 2 Tbsp Homemade Taco Mix or 1 taco packet
• 1 Tbsp Chipotle Seasoning (or substitute with cayenne pepper starting at 1/8 tsp & adjust to desired heat.)
• 1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (can sub sour cream)
• 1 cup frozen corn

1. In a medium pot of water add potatoes & heat until boiling.  Boil for 10+ minutes or until just done.  (Think potato salad doneness-NOT mushy.)  Drain & set aside.
2. Meanwhile, brown beef in a large skillet over medium heat.  Drain the fat.  Return meat to skillet, add onion & pepper & saute 3 minutes.  Add taco mix, chipotle seasoning, tomato sauce, brown sugar, heavy cream & frozen corn.  Stir constantly until mixture bubbles.  Add potatoes & heat everything through. 
3. Serve topped with cheese & sour cream, if desired.