Hearty Mac and Cheese

By tbarg

TOH

Ingredients

• 1 pkg macaroni and cheese dinner mix
• 1 lb ground beef
• 3 Tbsp chopped onion
• 2 Tbsp chopped green pepper
• 1 can tomato soup, undiluted
• 2 Tbsp water
• 2 Tbsp ketchup
• 2 tsp prepared mustard
• 1 tsp seasoned salt
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup 2% milk

Preparation

Step 1

Cook macaroni according to pkg directions; set cheese packet aside. Meanwhile, in a lg skillet, cook the beef, onion, and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.
Add the soup, water, ketchup, mustard and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4 minutes.
Drain macaroni; add the to the beef mixture. Stir in the corn, cheese, contents of reserved cheese packet, butter and milk. Cook over medium heat until heated through.