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
6 c. shredded lettuce
1 medium green pepper, chopped (about 1 c.)
1 1/2 c. tomatoes, diced
1/3 c. sliced green onions
1/4 c. sliced, pitted olives

Preparation

Cook beef until brown and drain.
Stir in macaroni, sauce mix, water, chili powder, garlic and cayenne pepper.
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Place lettuce, green pepper, tomatoes, onions and olives in large bowl.
Toss with beef mixture.
Serve with tortilla chips.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.