Patricia Hawkins Liston'S Sopa De Fideo(One Dish Meal) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. shortening
1/4 lb. vermicelli
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. chili powder
4 slices American cheese
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 c. thin sliced onion
1 c. thin sliced celery
1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
1 1/2 c. whole kernel corn
1 3/4 c. canned tomatoes

Preparation

Preheat electric skillet to 300\u00b0.
Melt shortening.
Break vermicelli into small pieces and saute until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Add beef and cook until meat loses red color.
Stir in salt, pepper, garlic salt, onion, celery, green pepper and drained corn.
Add tomatoes and water.
Stir gently. Set temperature at 200\u00b0, with the vent closed.
Cook 35 minutes. Place slices of cheese on top.
Cover and cook 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
Serves 4.
May be doubled easily.