1 lb. ground beef
1 c. uncooked macaroni
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/8 tsp. pepper
6 oz. can tomato paste
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. sugar
2 1/2 c. hot water
1/4 c. water

Brown ground beef in a large frying pan; pour off drippings. Add macaroni, onion, salt, chili powder, sugar and pepper. Stir in hot water. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.

Combine tomato paste and 1/4 cup water; add to meat mixture and continue cooking 10 more minutes.