Chili Macaroni and Cheese

Posted By Tessie2.

Ingredients.

1 to 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck, browned and drained well
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with juice
1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 can (15oz) beans (pinto w/jalapeno, black, etc.)
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels, or 1 (16oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons instant tapioca

1 package macaroni and cheese or shells and cheese, deluxe type salt and pepper to taste
Combine first 9 ingredients in a 3 1/2-quart or larger Crock Pot; cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Cook macaroni and cheese according to package directions and combine with Crock Pot mixture (may need a separate large bowl).



Add salt and pepper as desired.
Serves 6 to 8.