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

Brown ground beef in large skillet and drain. Add uncooked macaroni, onion, salt, chili powder, sugar and pepper. Stir in hot water, cover and cook 10 minutes. Combine tomato paste and 1/4 c. water; add to meat mixture and cook 10 minutes.