Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Mexican Skillet supper

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 small green pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 package (8.6 ounces) beef taco pasta dinner mix
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3-2/3 cups hot water
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • Sour cream, optional

Directions

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, celery, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.
  • Set aside topping packet from the dinner mix for another use. Stir the contents of dinner mix seasoning packet, chili powder and water into beef mixture. Bring to a boil. Stir in noodles from dinner mix. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until noodles are tender.
  • Stir in the cheese, tomatoes and olives; heat through. Serve with sour cream if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.

    Note  :I tested this recipe was tested with Hamburger Helper dinner mix.