Taco Salad

• 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)

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

ground beef, hamburger, water, chili powder, clove garlic, cayenne pepper, shredded lettuce, green pepper, tomatoes, green onions

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=534913 (may not work)