1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 tbsp. shortening
2 c. hot water
1 (1 lb. or 14 oz.) can tomatoes
1/4 c. Heinz 57 sauce
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
Dash of pepper
4 oz. elbow macaroni

Mix all together and simmer 20 minutes.