Lazy Cottage Pie

Ingredients

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained (or peas & carrots or mixed leftover veggies)
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
• 3-4 cups leftover mashed potatoes (or prepare 6 servings instant)
• 1/8-1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
• paprika, garnsih (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Brown beef and onion together in a large skillet, drain fat.

2. 2

   Place meat into a medium greased caserole dish (it doesn't matter what shape- you want to be able to have the meat spread in one layer).

3. 3

   Spread the beans on top.

4. 4

   Spread the unprepared soup on top of the beans using a spatula.

5. 5

   Next spread the mashed potatoes over all, sealing edges.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with cheese, if desired (I often omit).

7. 7

   Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350 F or 180 C oven for about 20 minutes, or until bubbling.

8. 8

   NOTE:If you like, use a fork to make lines in the mashed potatoes (or, you could also pipe the mashed potatoes on top using a decorating bag with a wide star tip if you aren't feeling quite so lazy).