2 lbs. ground beef
1 c. diced celery
1/4 c. diced green pepper
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 (29 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can mushrooms, drained
1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained, sliced
1 c. cubed American cheese
1/2 c. chopped green olives
1/2 c. chopped ripe olives
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (6 oz.) pkg. noodles, uncooked
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Brown beef; pour off grease. Add celery, peppers, onion and saute. Add tomatoes and their juice. Add remaining ingredients except cheddar cheese. Simmer 20 minutes. Pour into 9x13 casserole. Put cheddar cheese on top. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.