Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:45 min
Makes:6 servings
1 pound lean ground beef
3 2/3 cups hot water
1 package Hamburger Helper® chili macaroni
3 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 large garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, if desired
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne), if desired
6 cups shredded lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1/3 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1 can (4.5 ounces) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles, drained
1. Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
2. Stir in hot water, uncooked Pasta, Sauce Mix, chili powder, oregano, pepper sauce, garlic, cumin and red pepper. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Cool 5 minutes.
4. Mix remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add beef mixture; toss. Serve immediately or, if desired, cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours until chilled.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft) No changes.
Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 300 (Calories from Fat 100 ); Total Fat 11 g (Saturated Fat 4 g); Cholesterol 50 mg; Sodium 870 mg; Total Carbohydrate 32 g (Dietary Fiber 3 g); Protein 18 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20 %; Vitamin C 20 %; Calcium 6 %; Iron 20 % Exchanges: 2 Starch; 2 Medium-Fat Meat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Did You Know...
The entire green onion, both white and green parts, is edible. The white part of a green onion has a slightly stronger flavor than the green stems.
Special Touch
A bed of tortilla chips spread under each serving or crushed chips sprinkled over the top adds crunch to this salad.
