Americana Casserole

• 6 Tbsp. butter
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1/4 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• dash of pepper
• 1 1/2 c. milk
• 1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas and carrots
• 2 c. mashed or instant potatoes

1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter.
2. Add onion and ground beef; saute until beef is thoroughly browned.
3. Drain off drippings.
4. Reserve meat mixture; set aside.
5. Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter over low heat.
6. Stir in flour, salt and pepper.
7. Cook until smooth, stirring constantly.
8. Remove from heat.
9. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
10. Boil and stir 1 minute.
11. Add 1 cup cheese and Worcestershire sauce.
12. Add frozen vegetables and reserved meat mixture.
13. Turn into a 1 1/2-quart casserole; bake at 375u0b0 for 25 minutes.

butter, onion, lean ground beef, flour, salt, pepper, milk, cheddar cheese, worcestershire sauce, frozen peas, potatoes

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=433147 (may not work)