SANTA FE SKILLET

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As a mother who works full-time, I'm always looking for quick, easy meals to prepare. This is a timeless recipe. -Lorie VanHorn, Waddell, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
1 package (6 ounces) four-cheese corkscrew pasta mix
2 cups salsa
1 cup hot water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the pasta, contents of seasoning packet, salsa, water, chili powder, salt and cayenne., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes, adding more water if necessary. Stir in tomatoes; sprinkle with olives and cheese. Cover and simmer until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Serve with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 1061mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.