Cheeseburger Mexicana

Olé! Tortilla chips and salsa put a Mexican spin on a favorite skillet pasta dish. Hamburger Helper* dinner mix makes it easy. ...MORE + LESS -

1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef

2 cups (500 mL) hot water

1 1/3 cups (325 mL) milk

1 pkg Hamburger Helper* Cheeseburger Macaroni

5 cups (1.25 L) slightly crushed tortilla chips

1 1/4 cups (300 mL) Old El Paso* Salsa (any variety)

2/3 cup (150 mL) sour cream

Sliced ripe olives, if desired

Green onion, sliced, if desired

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Cook beef in large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
2

Stir in hot water, milk, uncooked pasta and sauce mix. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
3

Reduce heat; cover and simmer 13 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Remove from heat and uncover (sauce will thicken as it stands).
4

Arrange 1 cup tortilla chips on each of 5 serving plates. Spoon about 1 cup beef mixture over tortilla chips on each plate. Top each with 1/4 cup salsa and about 2 tablespoons sour cream. Sprinkle with olives and onions.

Special Touch: Turn this specialty into a taco salad by serving on a bed of shredded or bite-size pieces of lettuce or mixed greens and topping with crushed tortilla chips.
Planned-Overs: Why not fill taco shells with leftovers? You'll have Taco Salad-Stuffed Tacos! Or wrap extras in flour tortillas for Taco Salad Wraps.