A well-stocked pantry provides
the makings for an easy skillet dinner -- without a packaged
mix -- and it tastes so much better!
Hamburger
Help-Yourself
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground
beef
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped peeled onion
2 1/2 cups water
2 cups short pasta, such as macaroni or small shells
1 cup diced processed cheese
1 cup sliced black olives
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Combine beef, celery and
onion in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until
meat is browned and vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes.
- Add water, pasta, cheese,
olives, tomato paste, salt, pepper, garlic powder and chili powder;
stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes,
or until noodles are tender.
Makes 6 servings.
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