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

Brown beef in skillet and drain. Combine beef, 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.