Woolworth's Creole Macaroni

Name: Woolworth's Creole Macaroni
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced; 10 oz uncooked elbow macaroni; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 (14.5 oz) can stewed tomatoes, undrained; 8 oz tomato paste; 1 cup vegetable stock; 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided