1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. hamburger helper mix or cheeseburger macaroni
3 1/3 c. hot water
2/3 tsp. chili powder
1 lg. clove garlic, crushed
Dash cayenne pepper, optional
6 c. shredded lettuce
1 med. green pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 med. tomatoes, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/3 c. sliced green onions, with tops
1/4 c. sliced pitted ripe olives

Cook and stir ground beef in 10 inch skillet until brown; drain. Stir in Macaroni sauce mix, water, chile powder, garlic and cayenne pepper. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring constantly, 15 minutes. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer, cool 5 minutes. Place lettuce, green pepper, tomatoes, onions and olives in large bowl, toss with ground beef mixture. Serve immediately or, if desired, cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours. Serve with dairy sour cream. Serves 6 to 8. for high altitudes 3500 to 6500, increase hot water to 3 1/2 cups and simmer to 20 minutes.