Cheddar Melt Chili Recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

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.

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