• Wash and dry produce. • Halve, core, and thinly slice bell pepper into strips. Crush tortilla chips in their bag.

• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan (for 4 servings, use a large high- sided pan) over medium-high heat. Add beef* and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned, 3-5 minutes. • Add bell pepper, Mexican Spice Blend, and 1⁄2 tsp sugar (1 tsp for 4). Stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper begins to soften and beef is cooked through, 2-3 minutes. TIP: If there’s excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out. • Stir in Tex-Mex paste until combined. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is tender, 2-3 minutes more. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.

• While beef mixture cooks, gently massage grain blend in package to break up grains. Partially open package; microwave for 90 seconds. TIP: Microwave times may vary—be careful when handling and opening pouch. • Divide grain blend between bowls. Top with beef mixture. Garnish with sour cream, tortilla chips, and guacamole. Serve with hot sauce on the side. Ground beef is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 160°.