Beef Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 lb lean ground beef
• 1 c diced celery
• 14 c diced green pepper
• 34 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
• 12 c green olives chopped
• 12 c black olives chopped
• 12 tsp salt
• 14 tsp pepper
• 16 oz egg noodles uncooked
• 2 c shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Brown beef
2. Pour off any accumulated grease
3. Add celery peppers and onion saute
4. Add tomatoes and their juice
5. Add remaining ingredients except for Cheddar cheese
6. Simmer 20 minutes
7. Pour into 9 x 13-inch casserole
8. Spread Cheddar cheese on top
9. Bake 20 to 30 minutes in 350 oven