Cheddar Melt Chili

Source: Betty Crocker newsletter

This ground beef dish gets its heat from three different sources: salsa, beans and chili powder. Hamburger Helper dinner mix makes it easy.

1 pound lean ground beef
3 cups hot water
1 package Hamburger Helper Cheddar cheese melt
1 cup Old El Paso salsa (any variety)
1/2 cup milk
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 (15 ounce) cans spicy chili beans in sauce, undrained
1/3 cup milk

Cook beef in Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.

Stir in hot water, uncooked Pasta, Sauce Mix, salsa, 1/2 cup milk, the chili powder and beans. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer 12 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Meanwhile, stir Topping mix and 1/3 cup milk in bowl 30 seconds; set aside.

Remove chili from heat; stir. Pour topping evenly over chili, or spoon over each serving.