Taco Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. Hamburger Helper mix for cheeseburger macaroni
3 1/3 c. hot water
2 to 3 tsp. chili powder
1 large clove garlic, crushed
dash of cayenne pepper (if desired)
6 c. shredded lettuce
1 medium green pepper, chopped (1 c.)
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 c.)
1/3 c. sliced green onions (with tops)

Preparation

Cook and stir ground beef in 10-inch skillet until brown. Stir in macaroni sauce mix, water, chili powder and cayenne pepper.
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
Uncover and cook for 5 minutes longer.
Cool 5 minutes.
Place lettuce, green pepper, tomatoes and onions in large bowl; toss with ground beef mixture.
Serve immediately or if desired, cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours.
Serve with dairy sour cream if desired.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Can use chips also.