Cooking The Marine Corps Way

1 lb ground beef 1 16 oz box of elbow macaroni 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes 1 6 oz can tomato paste 1/2 onion finely diced 1 tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt 1 tsp granulated garlic or fresh 1/4 tsp cayenne