MEXICAN SKILLET SUPPER

Mexican Skillet Supper image

A co-worker gave me this recipe. I added a few things for extra zip, and it always turns out well.-Kathy Willis, Pryor, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 package (8.6 ounces) beef taco pasta dinner mix
1 teaspoon chili powder
3-2/3 cups hot water
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef, celery, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. , Set aside topping packet from the dinner mix for another use. Stir the contents of dinner mix seasoning packet, chili powder and water into beef mixture. Bring to a boil. Stir in noodles from dinner mix. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until noodles are tender. , Stir in the cheese, tomatoes and olives; heat through. Serve with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 464mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.