1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 tbsp. shortening
2 c. hot water
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, cut into bite size pieces
1 c. Heinz 57 sauce
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
Dash of pepper
1 c. uncooked macaroni

Brown beef and onions in shortening. Drain off excess fat. Stir in water and next 5 ingredients. Add macaroni; mix well. Bring mixture to boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender. Makes 5 servings (about 5 1/2 cups).