Cheddar Melt Chili

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

Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

1. Cook beef in Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
2. Stir in hot water, uncooked Pasta, Sauce Mix, salsa, 1/2 cup milk, the chili powder and beans. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently.
3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 12 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
4. Meanwhile, stir Topping mix and 1/3 cup milk in bowl 30 seconds; set aside.
5. Remove chili from heat; stir. Pour topping evenly over chili, or spoon over each serving.

Source: Betty Crocker newsletter