ALL-AMERICAN HOT DISH

Ingredients for ALL-AMERICAN HOT DISH

1 pound ground beef, lean

1/2 cup onion, chopped, 1 md

8 oz whole kernel corn, 1 cn

8 oz tomato sauce, 1 cn

1/4 cup ripe olives, pitted, halved

4 oz noodles, uncooked, abt 2 c

2 cup water

1 teaspoon oregano leaves

1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 t pepper

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Cooking Instructions for ALL-AMERICAN HOT DISH

Cook and stir the meat and onion in a large skillet until the meat isbrown. Drain off the excess fat. Stir in the UNDRAINED corn and the restof the ingredients.TO COOK IN A SKILLET:Heat the mixture to boiling then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered,stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender, about 20 minutes.Serve hot.TO COOK IN THE OVEN:Pour the mixture into an ungreased 2-quart casserole. Cover and bake in a375 degree F. oven for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover andbake until the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes. Serve hot.