1/2 lb. ground beef
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. MSG (optional)
1 can (8 oz.) cut green beans, drained
1 can tomato sauce
1 c. mashed potatoes
3 tbsp. shredded Cheddar cheese

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In 8 inch skillet, cook and stir meat and onion until brown. Stir in seasonings, beans and tomato sauce. Pour into ungreased 1 quart casserole. Spoon mashed potatoes on mixture and top with cheese. Bake approximately 30 minutes.