BEEF NOODLE CASSEROLE #2 CONTINUED

Add the seasoned meat, breaking it up w/ a spoon and cook,
scraping occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated,
about 7 to 9 min. Be careful not to let the meat get too dry. Add
the butter and cook 3 to 5 min, w/o stirring, to allow another crust
to form. Stir in the tomato sauce, scrape the bottom of the skillet,
and cook 3 to 4 min. Add t he remaining 1 1/2 cups stock and
bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream
mixture until thououghly blended.
Spread half the seasoned noodles in the bottom of a deep 10 in
square casserole. Pour about 3 cups of the meat mixture over the
noodles and sprinkle with Montery Jack cheese. Add the remaining
noodles, cover with the remaining meat mixture, and sprinkle the
cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Bake, uncovered, 25 to 30 min,
or until brown & bubbly.
Serve with a crisp salad. Makes 8 to 10 servings