Chili-Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (12-oz.) box shells and cheese
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (16-oz.) can BUSH'S Chili Beans - Mild/ or Kidney Beans (rinsed)
• 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation

1. Prepare shells and cheese according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, cook beef in a 12-inch (2 1/2-inch-deep) nonstick skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring often, 8 minutes or until meat crumbles and is no longer pink; drain and rinse under hot running water. Return beef to skillet. Stir in beans and next 4 ingredients.

3. Cook over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes or until two-thirds of liquid has evaporated. Stir prepared pasta into beef mixture. Serve immediately.

Southern Living Food for Today, FEBRUARY 2009