Kid's Favorite Casserole

This is one of my children's favorite meals. It has protein, vegetable and starch so I'm happy too. Easy to prepare and can be frozen for make-ahead cooking.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chopped onions
• 1  garlic clove
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  tomato soup
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup chili sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) can green beans, drained
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  cups mashed potatoes (use leftovers or instant)
• 1  cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Brown ground beef and onions, drain off excess fat.
2. Add in remaining ingredients except potatoes and cheese.
3. Mix thoroughly and pour into 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
4. Spread mashed potatoes on top of meat mixture.
5. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
6. Sprinkle cheese over top and cook for another 15 minutes.
7. To make and freeze: Freeze with cheese attached in separate bag.
8. When thawed, bake as instructed above.