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

Brown meat in large fry pan. Pour off fat drippings. Add raw macaroni, onion, salt, chili powder, sugar and pepper. Stir in hot water. Cover and cook 10 minutes over low heat.

Combine tomato paste and 1/2 cup water. Add to meat mixture and continue to cook 10 minutes more over low heat. If mixture becomes too thick, add a little more water.