Clay Pot Mezetti

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
• 1/4 c. celery, chopped
• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. egg noodles
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 to 3 tsp. chili powder
• seasoning to taste
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 (10 oz.) can tomato soup
• 1 (10 oz.) can mushroom soup
• 1 (4 oz.) can mushroom pieces, drained
• 1 c. water
• 3/4 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded

1. Soak clay cooking pot and lid in warm water for 15 minutes. Place ground beef, green pepper, onion, celery and garlic in pot. Cover with water-soaked lid.
2. Cook on High in microwave for 6 minutes.
3. Drain off excess liquid.
4. Sprinkle noodles on meat mixture.
5. Stir together in a bowl the chili powder, paprika, salt, tomato soup, mushroom soup, mushrooms and water.
6. Pour mixture over meat and noodles.
7. Re-cover and microwave on High for 10 minutes, then on 50% power for 15 to 18 minutes or until noodles are cooked.
8. Sprinkle cheese on top and cover.
9. Let stand for 5 minutes.

ground beef, onion, green pepper, celery, egg noodles, garlic, chili powder, paprika, salt, tomato soup, mushroom soup, mushroom, water, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=869126 (may not work)