Beef Casserole

Thom Hackett
Original by Gloria McIntosh
Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup diced celery
¼ cup diced green bell pepper
¾ cup chopped onion
29 ounces canned tomatoes
16 ounces canned tomatoes
8 ounces canned mushroom, pieces, drained
8 ounces canned water chestnut, drained, sliced
1 cup diced American cheese
½ cup green olives, chopped
½ cup black olives, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
6 ounces egg noodles, uncooked
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Cooking Method

Brown beef. 

1. Pour off grease. 

2. Add celery, green pepper, onion and sauté. 

3. Add tomatoes and their juice. 

4. Add remaining ingredients except for the cheddar cheese.

5. Simmer 20 minutes.

Pour into 9 x 13 inch casserole.

1. Spread cheddar cheese on top. 

2. Bake for 30 minutes in a 350º oven.

Freezes well.