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Preheat oven to 350˚F (175˚C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
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Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove from pan and set aside.
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In the same skillet, sauté potatoes, celery, carrots, green bell peppers, and onions in butter over medium heat for 5 minutes.
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Add water to the skillet with the vegetables, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef, cream of mushroom soup, and sautéed vegetables.
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Line the bottom of the greased casserole dish with half of the chow mein noodles. Spoon the beef and vegetable mixture on top of the noodles.
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Cover the casserole dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and the remaining chow mein noodles over the casserole, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-12 minutes.