Hamburger Noodle Bake

 

Ingredients

• 5 cups uncooked egg noodles
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup chili sauce
• 1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package
• directions until al dente; drain. In a large skillet, cook the beef,
• onion and green pepper over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes or
• until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the noodles, soup,
• cheese, water and chili sauce. Transfer to two greased 8-in.-square
• baking dishes.
• Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over casseroles. Bake,
• uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Yield:
• 2 casseroles (4 servings each).