Kodiak Casserole

I took this from taste of home several years ago. It's something every member of my family really enjoys and it's very filling I believe the original article said it was from Alaska Therecipe yields so much because I make one batch up ahead and freeze it

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 16-20
• Yields: 2 casseroles

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  extra lean ground beef
• 4  cups  diced onions
• 2  garlic cloves
• 3  green bell peppers
• 4  cups  diced celery
• 1 (5 ounce) jar green olives
• 1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  tomato soup
• 1 (8 ounce) jar  picante sauce
• 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
• 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3  cups  cooked egg noodles
• 1  cup  shreddeed cheddar cheese

Directions

1. in a dutch oven brown ground beef with onions and garlic;drain.
2. add remaining items except cheese mix well cover and bake 3501 hour
3. sprinkle with cheese just before serving.
4. Freeze leftovers.