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
 * 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

Directions
Brown ground beef with salt and pepper in a large skillet. Add onion and green pepper; continue cooking until onion is tender. Add corn and tomatoes and tomato paste; heat through. Stir in prepared macaroni and cheese dinner; simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Serves 6.