Hamburger Noodle Bake
| 4 lbs. ground beef | 3 large onions, chopped |
| 1 cup chopped green pepper | 16 ounces medium noodles |
| 3 10 3/4-ounce cans condensed tomato soup |
4 cups shredded American Cheese |
| 1 12-ounce bottle chili sauce |
1/4 cup chopped pimiento |
| 2 tsp. salt | 2 tsp. chili powder |
| 1/2 tsp. pepper | 4 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs |
| 1/4 cup butter, melted |
In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, & green pepper, half at a time, till meat is brown. Drain off fat.
Cook noodles according to package directions; drain well. Return drained noodles to kettle. Stir in meat mixture, tomato soup, cheese, chili sauce, pimiento, salt, chili powder, pepper, & 2 cups water; mix well. Divide mixture between two 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dishes.
Toss bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle atop casseroles. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees till heated through, about 45 minutes. Garnish with green pepper rings, if desired. Makes 2 casseroles, 12 servings EACH.
