Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups macaroni
• 1 quart stewed tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 6 ounces tomato paste (optional)

Instructions

1. In large saucepan brown ground chuck, drain.
2. Add tomatoes, onions, garlic, paprika, chili powder, macaroni and tomato paste, if desired. Add water, a tablespoon at a time, if mixture seems too dry. Simmer until macaroni is tender.