Hearty Mac & Cheese (with ground beef)

By suewaynes

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 3 Tbsp. chopped onion
• 2 Tbsp. chopped green pepper
• 1 can (10-3/4 oz. ) condensed 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 (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup 2% milk

Preparation

Step 1

Cook macaroni according to package directions; set cheese packet aside. Meanwhile, in a large 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 to the beef mixture. Stir in the corn, cheese, contents of reserved cheese packet, butter and milk. Cook over medium heat until heated through.