Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a skillet, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Saute onions until translucent.
3. Add ground beef; cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain fat.
4. In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup and milk to thin.
5. In a casserole dish, combine cooked beef and onions, cooked noodles or tater tots, soup mixture, and half of the cheese.
6. Season with salt and pepper and mix gently.
7. Top with remaining cheese.
8. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until hot and bubbly.
9. Serve warm.