Lighthouse casserole

18 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsSmall shell macaroni
2poundsGround beef
1largeOnion,chopped
1can(16 oz) kidney beans
1can(16 oz) cream style corn
1can(16 oz) tomato sauce
110 oz. jar chili sauce
1can(8 oz) mushroom pieces
1can(3 oz) sliced ripe olives,
Drained
1cupShredded Cheddar cheese,
Divided

Directions

Cook macaroni on the conventional range.Meanwhile,crumble ground beef into a dishwasher safe plastic colander suspended over a 3 quart casserole.Top with chopped onion.Stirring midway through cooking,microwave on high 8 to 10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Discard grease and transfer meat to casserole.Stir in beans, corn,tomato sauce,chili sauce,mushrooms and olives.Drain macaroni and stir meat mixture into it.Divide macaroni mixture into desired size casseroles for serving or freezing.Makes 3 - 2 quart casseroles ( 6 servings each).