Texas Beef Skillet

1 lb ground beef 16 oz can tomatoes, cut up 1/2 cup quick-cooking rice 2 tsp chili powder 1 cup shredded American or Cheddar cheese 3/4 cup onion, chopped 15 1/2 oz can red kidney beans 3 Tbsp chopped green pepper 1/2 cup water 1/2 tsp garlic salt corn chips, crushed

In skillet, cook ground beef and onions till meat is browned and onions are tender; drain fat. Stir in the undrained beans, uncooked rice, green pepper, chili powder, garlic salt, 1/2 cup water and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Top with cheese. Cover and heat about 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle corn chips around the edge.

From Vicky Wojtowicz