Tex-Mex Mac 'n Cheese

Serves 6.

Ingredients

 * 1 pound ground beef
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ⅛ 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

 * 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.