Tex-Mex Mac ‘n Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 package macaroni and cheese dinner, prepared with milk and margarine as package directs
• 1 can (14.5 to 16 ounces) tomatoes, diced, with liquid
• 1 can (12 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained (I used frozen cord)
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

Directions

1. Brown ground beef with salt and pepper in a large skillet.
2. Add onion and green pepper; continue cooking until onion is tender.
3. Add corn and tomatoes and tomato paste; heat through.
4. Stir in prepared macaroni and cheese dinner; simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.