Update # 3 Chuck Wagon casserole-Italian chuck casserole

Well I think I got it right this time!!

I tried it on the in-laws ( the sisters and mom) this time to see if they could give me some hints.

All was well... ( Woo hoo!! ) But... (Ah, man)... Next time serve it with corn bread.. (I didn't have any corn meal or butter milk only rolls)

So there you have it... My " second " toughest cooking critics gave it the " thumbs up "

So here is the recipe. I think I'll re- name it too!!

"Italian chuck casserole" hum...That sounds good...Ok... That'll work.

So here is the recipe for:

Italian chuck casserole

3qt. Casserole dish - pre heat oven to 320

1 1/2 or 2 lbs. Ground chuck

2 cans mixed beans-pinto & great northern

1 can diced Italian style tomatoes

2 bags Mozzarella & Parmesan shredded cheese

1 small can of chopped black olives

1 small can of sliced mushrooms

1 cup chopped 3 pepper & onion (see note)

Italian Style bread crumbs ( store bought)

Kellogg corn flake crumbs ( store bought)

Chopped Garlic ( depends on how much you like garlic)

Worcestershire ( good healthy swig )

Note: This is in the freezer section, it is sliced green-yellow & red bell peppers & onions,
just chop up enough to make a cup full. If you have a food processor just throw it and the mushrooms in and chop.

Open all the cans and drain as much liquid as possible

Pour both cans of beans into the casserole dish and spread evenly to cover the bottom

Brown chuck and drain-add tomatoes, olives, mushrooms, peppers & onion, Worcestershire & chopped garlic, cook med- high for 15 mins.

Now comes the fun part.

Spread Italian bread crumbs over top of beans, just enough to cover them.

Pour half of meat mixture over top of bread crumbs and spread out evenly.

Put one full bag of M&P cheese on top of mixture spreading evenly.

Next when this is done, pour remaining meat mixture over top of the cheese, again spreading out evenly.

When this is done cover top of mixture with corn flake crumbs, same as you did to the beans.

Then spread the other bag of M&P cheese on top and stick it in the oven uncovered for 15 mins.

Then cover and cook for 15 mins. more.

It seems like a lot of work, but it's very easy.

Sorry it took me so long to find the right mix but that's part of cooking. Enjoy!!!

Macdaddy