Cheddar Melt Chili

By nicla91

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1 1/3 cups hot water
• 1 box Hamburger Helper® Cheddar cheese melt
• 1 cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa (any variety)
• 1 2/3 cups milk
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 cans (15 oz each) spicy chili beans in sauce, undrained
• 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 large tomato, chopped (about 1 cup)

Preparation

Step 1

1. In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.

2. Stir in hot water, sauce mix and uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper box), salsa, milk, chili powder and beans. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently.

3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.

4. Remove from heat; stir. Sprinkle each serving with 2 tablespoons cheese and tomato.