All-American Hot Dish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion, Chopped, 1 Md
1 (8 ) can whole kernel corn
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup ripe olives, Pitted, Sliced or Halved
4 ounces noodles, Uncooked, About 2 Cups
2 cups water
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cheddar cheese, Shredded

Preparation

Cook and stir the meat and onion in a large deep skillet until the meat is brown.
Drain off the excess fat.
Stir in the UNDRAINED corn and the rest of the ingredients except the cheese.
TO COOK IN A SKILLET: Heat the mixture to boiling then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender, about 20 minutes.
Top with cheese and serve hot.
TO COOK IN THE OVEN: Pour the mixture into an ungreased 2-quart casserole.
Cover and bake in a 375 degree F. oven for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Uncover and bake until the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes.
Top with cheese and serve hot.