• 2 lbs ground beef
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (28 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (16 oz) red kidney beans
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked

In a large pot, brown beef, onion and garlic. Add chili powder, salt, cumin, pepper and oregano, cook 2 minutes. Add diced tomatoes (not strained), fill can with water and add. Then add sauce and sugar and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 35 minutes. Add pasta and let stand for 10 minutes.

Serve with cheese, and sour cream if desired.