Mazetti

Ingredients

• 2 lb. ground beef
• 2 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 2 c. chopped onions
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. water
• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. medium-fine noodles
• 2 cans tomato soup
• 1 (6 oz.) can mushrooms
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 lb. grated sharp Cheddar cheese (2 c.)
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 thin carrots, sliced
• 1 tsp. ginger
• 1 sweet red pepper, cut into thin slivers
• 1 c. green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths, or snow peas
• 3 c. chicken broth
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 can corn (plain; not creamed)
• 1 (4 oz.) can ham
• 1 (8 oz.) can mushrooms
• 3 oz. or more Chinese noodles