CHEESY SALSA MAC

CHEESY SALSA MAC 1 pound ground beef (80% lean) 2 cups fresh salsa 1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups hot water 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni 1 cup milk 1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese food (such as Velveeta(R)), cut into cubes 4 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Return skillet to heat. Stir salsa, taco seasoning mix, and black pepper into the beef; simmer the mixture until hot, about 5 minutes. Stir water, macaroni, and milk into the beef mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the skillet, and simmer the mixture until the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir cheese food and Cheddar cheese into the pasta mixture; cook until the cheese melts completely, 5 to 7 minutes.