Chili Cheese burger Mac and Cheese

This recipe is back from when I took home cooking in high school. A better tasting boxed hamburger meal.

Ingredients

• 1 box - shells and cheese
• 1 lb - ground beef
• 1 tsp - chili powder
• ¼ tsp - cumin
• ¼ tsp - salt
• 1 15oz can - kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can - diced tomatoes and chiles

Steps

1. Prepare shells and cheese according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, brown beef over medium-high heat, stirring often, until no longer pink; drain and rinse under hot running water.
3. Return beef to skillet; stir in chili powder, cumin, and salt. Cook 2 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, and ¼ cup water. Cook 5 to 8 minutes or until most of liquid has evaporated.
4. Stir prepared shells and cheese into beef mixture.