Beefy Italian Ramen Skillet

 

2

packages (3 oz each) beef-flavor ramen noodle soup mix

1

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

24

slices pepperoni (1 to 1 1/4 inches in diameter)

1

can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained

1

cup water

1

small green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1/2 cup)

1

cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

• 1 Break blocks of noodles in half (reserve one seasoning packet; discard second packet); set aside. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and pepperoni over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
• 2 Stir tomatoes, water and reserved seasoning packet into beef mixture. Heat to boiling. Stir in noodles and bell pepper. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
• 3 Sprinkle cheese on noodle mixture in ring around edge of skillet. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.