2 tbsp. butter
1 lb. ground beef
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. celery, chopped
2 c. medium noodles, uncooked
1/4 c. water
1/4 c. onions, chopped
1 tsp. salt
2 c. or 8 oz. Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. sliced ripe olives and/or mushrooms
1 lb. stewed tomatoes

Melt butter in skillet. Add onions and saute. Add the meat, sprinkle with salt and pepper and brown. Add a layer of celery, olives or mushrooms and noodles. Pour tomatoes and water over the layers. Add chunked cheese on top. Cover. Turn heat on low and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Serves 6.