Ingredients

  • 1 lb bacon, uncooked, chopped
  • 1 lb lean hamburger
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 28 ounces canned tomatoes with juice
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans
  • 2 cups egg noodles, uncooked
  • 1 (10 ounce) can mushrooms
  • 2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1 -2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method

  • Brown bacon, garlic and hamburger in dutch oven or large skillet, drain fat if needed.
  • Add celery, onion, tomatoes, mushrooms, beans, and noodles.
  • Add seasonings, stir.
  • Bake 45 minutes in Dutch oven (moderate heat), or 1 hour in 350f conventional oven.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.