#3311 - Ground Beef Casserole

(by Shirley McNevich)

1lb. ground chuck
1 onion (chopped)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
9oz. green beans (cooked and drained)
1 - 10.75oz. can Campbell's tomato soup
1/4 cup water
2 cups prepared mashed potatoes
1 can French's french fried onions
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

In a skillet over medium heat add ground chuck, chopped onions, salt and pepper--cook/stir until meat is browned, then drain off any grease. Add cooked green beans, tomato soup and water--stir to mix. Pour the whole mixture into a greased 2 qt. casserole dish. In a bowl add the prepared mashed potatoes and 1/2 of the can of french fried onions--stir to mix. Spread the mashed potato mixture over the top of the beef mixture. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, remove from oven, spread the other 1/2 can of french fried onions and cheese all over the top. Return to oven and bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.