Beef Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean ground beef
1 c. diced celery
1/4 c. diced green pepper
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 (29 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can mushroom pieces, drained
1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
1 c. cubed American cheese
1/2 c. green olives, chopped
1/2 c. black olives, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
16 oz. egg noodles, uncooked
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Brown beef.
Pour off any accumulated grease.
Add celery, peppers and onion; saute.
Add tomatoes and their juice.
Add remaining ingredients except for Cheddar cheese.
Simmer 20 minutes.
Pour into 9 x 13-inch casserole.
Spread Cheddar cheese on top.
Bake 20 to 30 minutes in 350\u00b0 oven.