2 lbs. beef, cut up
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
6 c. water
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tbsp. cider vinegar
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. oregano leaves
1 tsp. basil leaves
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 oz. macaroni (shell or alphabet)

Mix all together, except macaroni. Cook at least 1 1/2 hours; add macaroni for last 15 minutes. Good with Armenian pita bread.