Ingredients
1
lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1
cup hot water
2
cups milk
1
box Hamburger Helper™ stroganoff
1/2
teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1
can (2.8 oz) French-fried onions
1/2
cup coarsely chopped red, green and/or yellow bell pepper
1/4
cup ketchup
Preparation
In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
Stir in hot water, milk, sauce mix and uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper box) and pepper flakes. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 8 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the French-fried onions, the bell pepper and ketchup.
Cover; simmer about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. To serve, sprinkle with remaining onions.