1 lb. browned ground beef
1 (8 oz.) pkg. noodles
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
1 c. milk
1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms, drained
3/4 c. sliced pimento-stuffed olives
1 (8 oz.) pkg. American cheese, cut into pieces
1/2 c. chow mein noodles
1/2 c. cashew nuts

Cook noodles until tender; drain and place in a large bowl. Combine soup and milk; add to cooked noodles. Stir in browned beef (salted to taste), mushrooms, olives and cheese. Spoon mixture into lightly greased 2 quart casserole.

Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Stir in chow mein noodles and cashew nuts; bake 20 minutes longer. Serve hot. NOTE: The cashew nuts are essential to this recipe.