1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 large can tomato puree
1 1/2 cans creamed corn
1/2 lb large elbow macaroni
1 can large pitted black olives (whole)
grated cheddar cheese
garlic salt

This has been my favorite "comfort food" dish since I was a kid. It's my mom's recipe she's been making since the 1960's. Please enjoy! It's wonderful.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Boil water for macaroni, once boiling, add macaroni. Drain and set aside. Brown ground beef with chopped onion and season lightly with garlic salt. Drain and set aside.

In a greased, large, deep casserole dish, make layers of the ingredients in this order:

Macaroni
Beef
Creamed corn
Tomato puree
Olives
Cheese

Make 2 to 3 layers.

Bake uncovered for 30-45 minutes or until top layer of cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.

Serve with garlic bread and a salad. I also like to lightly sprinkle a little more garlic salt on mine.

Submitted by: Crystal Crawford