All-american hot dish

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsLean Ground Beef
½cupOnion; Chopped, 1 Md
8ouncesWhole Kernel Corn, 1 Cn
8ouncesTomato Sauce; 1 Cn
¼cupRipe Olives; Pitted, Halved
4ouncesNoodles; Uncooked, Abt 2 C
2cupsWater
1teaspoonOregano Leaves
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
1cupCheddar Cheese; Shredded

Directions

Cook and stir the meat and onion in a large skillet until the meat is brown. Drain off the excess fat.

Stir in the UNDRAINED corn and the rest of the ingredients. 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. 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. Serve hot.