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Creamy macaroni and cheese team with ground beef and zesty salsa to fix a tasty and quick skillet casserole. Mayonnaise is the 'secret ingredient' which enriches the dish; great for quick lunches and suppers.

Beefy Salsa Mac

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (16-ounce) jar ORTEGA Salsa - Homestyle Recipe (Mild)
1 1/2 cups water
1 (14.5-ounce) package macaroni and cheese dinner
1/2 cup mayonnaise

1. Cook beef over medium-high heat in a large, deep skillet until no longer pink; drain. Stir in salsa, water, macaroni noodles, dry cheese sauce mix and mayonnaise; stir to mix well.
2. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
3. Remove from heat; keep covered. Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe and photograph:Courtesy of Beef Industry Council.