Zesty Macaroni Soup

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 mdm onion, chopped
• 5 cups water
• 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (7 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies, optional
• 1/2 tsp ground mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1 pkg (7.5 oz) chili macaroni dinner mix
• salsa con queso dip

In saucepan, cook beef and onion til meat is no longer pink; drain if necessary. Stir in water, beans, tomatoes, corn and chilies if desired. Stir in mustard, salt, pepper and contents of macaroni sauce mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in contents of macaroni packet. Cover and simmer 10-14 minutes longer or til macaroni is tender, stirring once. Serve with salsa con queso dip if desired. 8-10 servings