Lazy Cottage Pie

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).