1 1/2 lbs. ground meat
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 lg. bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 c. macaroni, cooked
1 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. black pepper
Garlic (optional)

Brown meat, drain off fat. Add onion, bell pepper, salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally until soft. Add mushroom soup, 1 cup cheese and macaroni. Mix thoroughly. Pour into casserole dish. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake 40 minutes. Spread remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top. Return to oven long enough for cheese to melt.