Spicy Taco Salad

 

1

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

3 1/4

cups hot water

1

box Hamburger Helper® chili macaroni

3

teaspoons chili powder

1/2

teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/4

teaspoon red pepper sauce

1

large clove garlic, finely chopped

12

leaves romaine lettuce

1

large tomato, chopped (1 cup)

3/4

cup sour cream

• 1 In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
• 2 Stir in hot water, uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box), chili powder, oregano, pepper sauce and garlic. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
• 3 Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
• 4 Serve beef mixture on lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with tomato; top with dollop of sour cream.