Easy Layered Taco Pie

Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 24 min
Makes: 4 servings

1 lb. lean ground beef
1-1/4 oz taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup water
4 flour tortillas (6 inch), cut into quarters
1 cup thick ‘n chunky salsa
1 cup finely-shredded cheddar jack cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup sour cream
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Crumble meat into microwaveable (plastic) colander; place over microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 8 min., stirring every 2 min. to break up meat. Discard fat. Transfer meat to 9-inch microwaveable pie plate. Stir in seasoning mix and water. Microwave 5 min., stirring after 3 min.

Remove half of meat mixture; set aside. Cover remaining meat mixture in pie plate with half of the tortilla quarters. Repeat layers of meat mixture and tortillas; top with salsa and cheese. Microwave 4 min.

Top with remaining ingredients. Cut into wedges to serve.

Cheesy Beef and Veggie Pasta

Prep Time:10 min
Total Time:30 min
Makes:6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each

3 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked
1 lb. lean ground beef
2 carrots, sliced
4 green onions, chopped
2 cups milk
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) prepared cheese product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese
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Cook pasta as directed on package.

Meanwhile, brown meat in large deep skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Return meat to skillet. Add carrots and onions; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Add to meat mixture with milk, peas and cheese; stir. Cook on medium-low heat 5 min. or until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally.

Sprinkle with shredded cheese.

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