Zesty Beef Casserole

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~ 1 tsp.Cooking oil
~ 1 lb.Lean ground beef
~ 1 c. Chopped onion
~ 1/2 c. Chopped green pepper
~ 1/2 c. Chopped red pepper

~ 1-14 oz. Can of stewed tomatoes, with juice

~ 2 c. Medium egg noodles
~ 1-12oz. Can of kernel corn (with liquid)
~ 1 1/4 c. Water
~ 4 oz. Can of diced green chilies
~ Envelope of taco seasoning mix
~ 1/2 tsp. Salt
~ 1/4 tsp. Pepper

~ 1 c. grated jalapeno Monterey Jack cheese
~ sliced black olives for garnish

Heat cooking oil in large frying pan on medium. Add next 4 ingredients. Scramble-fry for about 10 minutes until beef is no longer pink. Drain.

Add tomatoes with juice. Stir. Transfer to ungreased 3 quart (3 L) casserole.

Add next 7 ingredients. Stir. Bake, covered, in 350°F (175°C) oven for about 1 hour, stirring once at halftime, until noodles are tender but firm.

Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, for another 5 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted.

Garnish with olives. Serves 6.

~ Courtesy of Company's Coming