Cowboy Supper

The Ingredients:

1 pound extra lean ground beef (I use tofu crumbles)
1 1/2 cups uncooked whole-wheat macaroni
2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
1 15 oz can black beans (undrained)
1 1/2 cup frozen corn
2-3 tsp chili powder
1/2 cup water
8 oz shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

The Directions:

Brown beef in pan and drain. Stir in WW macaroni, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, black beens, corn, chili powder, and water. Cook for 10 - 12 minutes, until pasta is al dente.

Remove from heat and stir in cheese blend and serve.

The Verdict:

My daughter gobbled this up and asked for more but my son refused to touch it; even the lure of wearing a cowboy hat to eat cowboy supper wasn't enough to get the boy to eat it. Strange strange child. I'll make it again just because it's an easy meal to make, but I think it will be one of those battle dinners that will make it not worth the fight.