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Santa Fe Skillet

Name: Santa Fe Skillet
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
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

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

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

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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

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; crumble meat; 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

1-1/4 cups: 287 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 1061mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.

Santa Fe Skillet

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