Cheesy Potato - With beef

1 lb ground beef 1 potato , peeled and chopped (1/2-inch squares, like homefries) 2 cups vegetable oil or 2 cups canola oil 1/3 cup water 1 tablespoon chili[...]

1 lb ground beef , cooked and drained 2 (4 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces , drained (optional) 2 (5 3/4 ounce) packages au gratin potato mix 4 cups[...]

1 (1 lb) package frozen hash brown potatoes (can be patties) 12 -14 eggs 1/2 cup water 4 ounces diced green chilies 1 1/2 cups mild cheddar cheese , shredded[...]

2 1/2 lbs potatoes , peeled and sliced thin 1 medium onion , diced 2 -3 cups cooked chicken, diced (or other leftover cooked meat) 2 cups cheddar cheese ,[...]