1 (7.25 oz.) pkg. macaroni & cheese dinner
1 tsp. butter
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. garlic powder

Cook macaroni noodles according to package directions. Drain, stir in 1 teaspoon butter and reserve for later use. In skillet, slowly brown ground beef. Add green pepper and onions. Cook just until tender, stirring often. Drain excess grease. Add tomato sauce, water and seasonings. Blend thoroughly. Simmer uncovered 5 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. With fork, gently stir in contents of cheese packet and reserved macaroni. Heat slowly, stirring often for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve hot.