1 lb ground beef, browned
1 can (18.5 oz) Progresso™ Heart Healthy Southwest Style Black Bean & Vegetable
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted petite diced tomatoes
3/4 cup water
2 cups Cheddar Jack cheese
1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
1/4 cup green onions, diced
1/2 serrano or jalapeño pepper, seeded and sliced thin (optional)
Preheat oven to 450°F. In a large (3.2 quart or larger) nonstick Dutch oven, combine the pasta and cheese sauce packets from macaroni and cheese boxes with browned ground beef, vegetable soup, tomatoes, water and 1 cup cheese. Cover and cook on stovetop over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Transfer to oven, cooking 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream, cilantro, green onions and jalapeno or serrano slices, if desired. Remove and spoon into bowls.