Taco Salad

TACO SALAD

1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. Hamburger Helper mix for cheeseburger macaroni
3 1/3 cups hot water
3 1/3 cups hot water
2 to 3 tsp. chili powder
1 1g. clove garlic, crushed
Dash of cayenne pepper
6 cups shredded lettuce
1 med. green pepper, chopped
2 med. tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup sliced pitted ripe pitted olives

Cook and stir ground beef in 10" skillet until brown; drain. Stir in macaroni, sauce mix, water, chili powder, garlic and cayenne pepper. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cover and simmer. 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 tortilla chips and dairy sour cream if desired.