Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 1/3 cups hot water
  • 1 box Hamburger Helper™ Cheddar cheese melt
  • 1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa (any variety)
  • 1 2/3 cups milk
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) spicy chili beans in sauce, undrained
  • 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 large tomato, chopped (about 1 cup)

Instruction

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Stir in hot water, sauce mix and uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper box), salsa, milk, chili powder and beans. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  • Remove from heat; stir. Sprinkle each serving with 2 tablespoons cheese and tomato.