COMMENTS: As a child I remember my mother making this on a cool winter night.

1/3	lb.	medium noodles, cooked and drained
1-1/2	pound	lean ground beef
1-1/2	cup	chopped green onion
1	cup	chopped celery
1	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	pepper
1/2	cup	chopped bell pepper
1	19 oz. can	tomatos
1	19 oz. can	tomato juice
1/2	cup	water
1/2	of a 1-1/4 oz. pkg.	taco seasoning mix
19	oz.	red kidney beans, undrained
10	oz.	canned mushrooms, undrained
1	cup (4 oz.)	shredded Mozzarella cheese

• In a very large heavy pot or Dutch oven, brown ground beef.
• Add onion, celery, bell pepper, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are softened.
• Drain off any excess fat.
• Add tomatoes, tomato juice, kidney beans, mushrooms and taco seasoning.
• Bring to boil; stir in noodles. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Place in a large casserole dish and top with Mozzarella cheese.
• Makes about 8 servings.