2 1/2 lbs. ground chuck
1 med. onion
1 med. green pepper
2 ribs celery
1 lb. can stewed tomatoes (16 oz.)
15 oz. can tomato sauce
1/2 + 1/3 c. catsup, used separately
Salt & coarse ground pepper to taste
8 oz. pkg. Mueller's Old Fashion Thin Noodles
8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese, 4 oz. cheddar cheese used separately

Brown ground chuck; drain off fat. Chop onion, pepper and celery into generous chunks and add to ground chuck. Salt and pepper. Add tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes and 1/2 cup catsup. Mix thoroughly, breaking up tomatoes and simmer for 45 minutes, covered.

Prepare noodles as directed on package for items requiring additional cooking.

Combine beef mixture and add 1/3 cup catsup. Turn into a 4 quart casserole. Spray dish with Pam before adding mixture. Stir in cheese. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees, take from oven and top with 4 ounces cheddar cheese. Bake an additional 10 minutes. Serves 8.