Recipe: Beefy Mac and Cheese

Beefy Mac and Cheese

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 envelope cheese sauce mix
1/4 cup water
1 can cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
1 can stewed tomatoes (15 oz)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 ounces macaroni, cooked just until tender

Brown ground beef and onions. Combine all ingredients, except shredded cheese and macaroni, in the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Add cheese and continue cooking for about 15 minutes. or until the cheese has melted.

Serves 4.