Ingredients

  • 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • 1-1/2 cups red salsa, divided
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded, chopped
  • 1-1/2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Method

  • Brown meat with red peppers and onions in large nonstick skillet.
  • Stir in water, 1 cup salsa and jalapeno peppers; bring to boil.
  • Stir in macaroni; cover.
  • Simmer on medium-low heat 10 to 12 min.
  • or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally and adding corn for the last 5 min.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in remaining salsa.
  • Top with cheese; cover.
  • Let stand 2 min.
  • or until melted.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro.