Prep Time:5 min
Start to Finish:30 min
Makes:5 servings
1 pound lean ground beef
3 2/3 cups hot water
1 package Hamburger Helper® beef taco
2 cups Progresso® red kidney beans (from 19-oz can), drained, rinsed
1/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
Sliced ripe olives, if desired
1. Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
2. Stir in hot water, Sauce Mix and beans. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Stir in uncooked Pasta.
3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Meanwhile, stir Topping mix and milk in bowl 30 seconds; set aside.
4. Remove from heat. Spoon and lightly spread topping evenly over beef mixture. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft) No changes.
Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 420 (Calories from Fat 120 ); Total Fat 14 g (Saturated Fat 5 g); Cholesterol 60 mg; Sodium 1140 mg; Total Carbohydrate 50 g (Dietary Fiber 5 g); Protein 27 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20 %; Vitamin C 6 %; Calcium 6 %; Iron 25 % Exchanges: 3 1/2 Starch; 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
