Ground Beef Casserole

Ground Beef Casserole

1 1/4 pounds ground chuck
1 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 can cream of mushroom soup
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
8 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to directions and drained

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13" pan; set aside.

Brown the ground chuck with the onions in a large saute' pan or skillet; drain well.

Wipe out skillet. Melt the butter in skillet over medium heat until bubbly. Add the flour and cook and stir for a minute or two. Add the milk and cook and stir till bubbly and slightly thickened. Stir in the soup until blended.  Add about 2/3 of the cheese and stir till melted. Add seasonings, the cooked meat and onions and the pasta. Stir well.

Pour into prepared pan. Top with remaining cheese and bake until bubbly and cheese is beginning to brown, 30 to 40 minutes.

Serves 8