1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
2 tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (16 oz.) can cream style corn
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can cream of tomato soup
1/3 c. water
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 can chow mein noodles

Brown the meat and onion in the shortening. Mix in the salt, pepper, corn, soup, water and cheese. Turn into 2 quart shallow casserole. Top with the chow mein noodles. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 4-6.