Texas Hash

Directions

1. 1
   Heat olive oil in large skillet.
2. 2
   Add onion, green pepper and celery.
3. 3
   Cook over moderate heat until tender.
4. 4
   Push vegetables to side of skillet; add meat and cook and stir until it loses its pink color.
5. 5
   Mix meat and vegetables together.
6. 6
   Cover and simmer 3 minutes over low heat.
7. 7
   Remove any excess fat.
8. 8
   Add tomatoes, chili powder (add to taste), salt and pepper.
9. 9
   Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
10. 10
    While meat is cooking, cook spaghetti and drain.
11. 11
    Mix spaghetti and meat mixture together and pour into a 2-quart casserole.
12. 12
    Chill until ready to bake.
13. 13
    Top with grated cheese and bake in a preheated 350 oven until bubbling hot, about 25- 30 minutes.
14. 14
    Can make additional casserole and freeze.