Zippy Macaroni Soup

Sometimes, using a mix as a base is just quicker.  If you cannot find a chili macaroni mix you like, you can use 7 ounces of macaroni and a packet of McCormick's Chili Seasoning mix.

  1 Lb Ground Beef                                                                   4 Oz Chopped Green Chile

  5 C Water                                                                                1/2 Tsp Ground Mustard

  15 Oz Pinto Beans                                                                   1/8 Tsp Pepper

  14 1/2 Oz Diced Tomatoes, Undrained                                    7 Oz Chili Macaroni Dinner Mix

  7 Oz Corn, Drained                                                                

In a saucepan, cook beef until meat is no longer pink; drain.  Stir in water, beans, tomatoes, corn and chilies.  Stir in mustard, salt, pepper and contents of macaroni sauce mix.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.  Stir in contents of macaroni packet.  Cover and simmer 10 - 14 minutes longer or until macaroni is tender, stirring once.