1 lb. ground beef
1 c. uncooked 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 can tomato paste, mixed with 1/4 c. water

Brown ground beef in large frying pan. Pour off drippings, add other ingredients and cook 20-25 minutes.