GREEN PEPPER CASSEROLE

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I always prepare this family favorite when peppers and onions are in season.-Ellen Lloyd, Greenfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 pounds ground beef
5 small onions, chopped
3 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 tablespoon paprika
3 medium green peppers, chopped
1 can (16 ounces) peas, drained
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 jar (4 ounces) pimientos, drained
Salt and pepper to taste
1 package (16 ounces) medium pasta shells
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add soup and paprika. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Stir in the green peppers, peas, mushrooms, pimientos, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until peppers are tender. , Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Place in a large serving bowl; top with meat mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.