Beef Casserole

Beef Casserole
from the kitchen of Miss Daisy

1 pound ground beef
1 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced green pepper
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can mushroom pieces, drained
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained & sliced
1 cup cubed American processed cheese
1/2 cup chopped green olives
1/2 cup chopped black olives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (6 ounce) pkg. egg noodles, uncooked
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large saucepan, brown the beef. Pour off accumulated grease. Add celery, peppers and onions, and sauté. Add tomatoes, including juice. Add mushrooms, water chestnuts, American cheese, olives, salt and pepper and noodles. Simmer for 20 minutes. Pour into a 9"x13" casserole dish. Spread the cheddar cheese on top and bake for 30 minutes.

Makes12 to 15 servings.