Newlywed Hamburger Casserole With French Fried Onions

A friend gave me this recipe as a newlywed. Through the last thirty years, it has become a favorite of our family, our new son-in-laws, and our friends. It sounds simple, but is so tasty!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  ground chuck
• 1  medium onion, diced
• 1  medium bell pepper, diced
• 1 (4 ounce) jar  sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (3 ounce) can  French-fried onions
• 1 (8 ounce) bag  egg noodles, cooked and drained
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. In skillet, saute meat, onion, and bell pepper until vegetables are tender and meat is browned.
2. Drain.
3. Combine with noodles, salt, pepper, mushrooms and mushroom soup in 2 quart casserole.
4. Cover and bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
5. Remove from oven, uncover, and pour french fried onions over top.
6. Return to oven, uncovered for five minutes.