Clay Pot Mezetti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
1/4 c. celery, chopped
1 (8 oz.) pkg. egg noodles
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 to 3 tsp. chili powder
seasoning to taste
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. salt
1 (10 oz.) can tomato soup
1 (10 oz.) can mushroom soup
1 (4 oz.) can mushroom pieces, drained
1 c. water
3/4 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded

Preparation

Soak clay cooking pot and lid in warm water for 15 minutes. Place ground beef, green pepper, onion, celery and garlic in pot. Cover with water-soaked lid.
Cook on High in microwave for 6 minutes.
Drain off excess liquid.
Sprinkle noodles on meat mixture.
Stir together in a bowl the chili powder, paprika, salt, tomato soup, mushroom soup, mushrooms and water.
Pour mixture over meat and noodles.
Re-cover and microwave on High for 10 minutes, then on 50% power for 15 to 18 minutes or until noodles are cooked.
Sprinkle cheese on top and cover.
Let stand for 5 minutes.