1 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. chopped onions
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
4 oz. noodles, cooked
1 can tomato soup
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 c. taco or picante sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. water
1 c. soft bread crumbs
1 tbsp. butter, melted

Cook beef, onion, and green pepper until meat is brown. Drain fat. Stir into noodles the beef mixture, tomato soup, cheese, taco sauce, salt, chili powder, pepper, and water. Mix well. Place in 9 x 9 inch pan or casserole dish. Toss bread crumbs with butter; sprinkle atop casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees until heated through, about 45 minutes. Garnish with green pepper rings, if desired.