Mazetti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground beef
2 1/2 c. chopped celery
2 c. chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp. water
1 (8 oz.) pkg. medium-fine noodles
2 cans tomato soup
1 (6 oz.) can mushrooms
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 lb. grated sharp Cheddar cheese (2 c.)
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
2 thin carrots, sliced
1 tsp. ginger
1 sweet red pepper, cut into thin slivers
1 c. green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths, or snow peas
3 c. chicken broth
1 1/2 c. water
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 can corn (plain; not creamed)
1 (4 oz.) can ham
1 (8 oz.) can mushrooms
3 oz. or more Chinese noodles

Preparation

Use a wok or large saucepan to heat the oil.
Stir-fry the onion and carrot for 3 minutes.
Add garlic, ginger and red pepper.
Stir-fry for 1/2 minute.
Add green beans, broth, water and soy sauce.
Cover.
Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes more.
Lower heat to simmer.
Add corn, ham and mushrooms.
Return to a boil, stirring.
Cover.
Turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
Top with Chinese noodles and serve.