Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chuck
  • 12 cup onion, chopped
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes, buttered well
  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green beans, drained well
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 14 cup milk
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Method

  • Brown the ground chuck and saute onions at the same time in a skillet.
  • Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, peel and roughly quarter 4-6 potatoes and boil for 20 minutes until fork tender.
  • (I add 1 tablespoons salt to the water.)
  • Drain, and then mash potatoes and add butter, milk, and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Mix well.
  • Also, cook the 2 cans of green beans (drained VERY WELL) in 1 tablespoons butter, over medium-low heat.
  • In a 2 quart casserole dish, pour all green beans in the bottom and spread evenly.
  • (Salt and pepper to taste.
  • ).
  • Then spread prepared mashed potatoes on top, sprinkle with paprika and add the cheese.
  • Then spread beef mixture on top.
  • Bake, covered in a 350 degree oven for about 20-25 minutes, until heated through.