1 lb ground beef or ground turkey (sometimes I use only ½ lb)
½ cup onions, diced
1 tablespoon butter, optional
2 cups milk
1 cup cold water
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
½ teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt or seasoning salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¾ teaspoon oregano
¾ teaspoon parsley
¾ garlic powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded