1 lb. ground beef
3 1/2 c. hot water
1 pack Hamburger Helper (for cheeseburger macaroni)
2 to 3 tsp. chili powder
1 lg. clove garlic, crushed
Dash of cayenne pepper, optional
6 c. shredded lettuce
1 med. green pepper, chopped
2 med. tomatoes, chopped
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, chili powder, garlic and cayenne pepper. Heat until boiling stirring constantly. Reduce heat, cover and simmer stirring occasionally for 15 minutes. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer.

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 as least 4 hours. Serve with tortilla chips and dairy sour cream, if desired. Makes 6 to 8 servings.