South of the Border Macaroni and Cheese

• 1 (7 1/4 ounce) package macaroni & cheese dinner mix
• 1 lb ground sirloin beef
• 1 (10 ounce) canro-tel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
• 1 12 cups shredded cheddar cheese (optional) or cheese mexican cheese (optional)

1. Make up the macaroni and cheese dinner as directed on the package.
2. Brown ground sirloin over medium-high heat, breaking up the beef.
3. Drain fat and add the can of tomatoes with chiles.
4. Mix well.
5. Lower heat to low and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add one-half of the beef mixture to the prepared macaroni and cheese.
7. Add the remaining beef to a 2-quart baking dish, spreading evenly.
8. Gently spoon the macaroni mixture evenly over the top.
9. Sprinkle cheese over the top, if desired.
10. Bake, uncovered, until hot and bubbly, about 20-25 minutes.
11. Variation: Instead of layering part of the crumbled beef in the bottom of the baking dish, the entire amount may be added to the prepared macaroni and cheese.
12. Stir to combine.

ground sirloin beef, canro, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/south-of-the-border-macaroni-and-cheese-451332 (may not work)