Real Recipes

1 pound hamburger to 1 1/2 pounds browned, drained well
2 cans diced tomatoes with juice-14 oz. each
1 can tomato paste 6 oz.
1 packet taco seasoning mix
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 can beans pinto w/jalapenos (black-15 oz.)
1 C. frozen corn kernels
Or a 16 oz. can whole kernel corn drained
1/2 C. chopped green pepper
2 Tbls. instant tapioca
1 package deluxe type macaroni and cheese Or shells and cheese
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black 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.