Ground Beef Casserole

from the kitchen of a friend


2 pounds ground beef
4 cups onions -- diced
2 garlic cloves -- minced
3 medium green peppers -- diced
4 cups celery -- diced
1 jar stuffed green olives (5.75 oz) -- undrained
1 can mushroom stems and pieces (4 oz) -- undrained
1 can condensed tomato soup (10.75 oz) -- undiluted
1 jar picante sauce (8 oz)
1 bottle barbecue sauce (8 oz)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
medium egg noodles (3 to 4 cups) -- cooked and drained
1 cup cheddar cheese (4 ounces) -- shredded

In a Dutch oven, brown ground beef with onions and garlic; drain. Add
remaining ingredients except cheese; mix well. Cover and bake at 350
degrees for 1 hour or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with the cheese
just before serving. Yield 16 to 20 servings.