Chuck Wagon Casserole

Betty June Bell

• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. shortening
• 1 lb. ground beef or ham
• 3 1/2 c. tomatoes (No. 2 1/2 can)
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 can mushrooms + juice
• 1 tsp. salt
• Pepper
• 1/4 lb. American cheese grated
• 8 oz. pkg. uncooked noodles

Lightly saute green pepper and onion in shortening. Push vegetables aside. Saute meat, combine meat with pepper and onion. Add tomatoes and sauce; mushrooms; salt; pepper. Sprinkle noodles over top. Cover, bring to a boil over full flame. Turn flame to simmer. Cook 45 minutes to 1 hour. Stir once or twice during that time. Sprinkle cheese over top before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley. 10 servings.