Beefy Italian Ramen Skillet

• 2 (3 ounce) packages beef-flavor ramen noodles
• 1 lb lean ground beef (at least 80%)
• 24 slices pepperoni (1 to 1 1/4 inches in diameter)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) candiced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
• 1 cup water
• 1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1/2 cup)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

1. Break blocks of noodles in half (reserve one seasoning packet; discard second packet); set aside.
2. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and pepperoni over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
3. Stir tomatoes, water and reserved seasoning packet into beef mixture.
4. Heat to boiling.
5. Stir in noodles and bell pepper.
6. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
7. Sprinkle cheese on noodle mixture in ring around edge of skillet.
8. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

beefflavor, lean ground beef, pepperoni, tomatoes, water, green bell pepper, mozzarella cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beefy-italian-ramen-skillet-474500 (may not work)