1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. (9 oz.) frozen cut green beans, cooked & drained
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed tomato soup
1/4 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
2 c. prepared mashed potatoes
1 can (2.8 oz.) Durkee French fried onions
1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

Brown beef in skillet; drain. Combine beef, green beans, soup, water, salt and pepper. Pour into a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Combine mashed potatoes and 1/2 can French fried onions. Spoon potato mixture in a mounded ring around top outer edge of casserole. Bake, UNCOVERED, at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Top potatoes with cheese and remaining onions and bake 5 minutes longer. 6 servings.