Beefy Shells & Cheese

By Lorena_321

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 pkg. (12 oz.) shells and cheese dinner mix
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/4 cups salsa
• 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 to 2 t. chili powder
• 1/8 t. salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Set aside cheese sauce packet from dinner mix. Add shells and water to skillet. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Stir in the salsa, beans, chili powder, salt and contents of cheese sauce packet. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.