February Cooking -- More Casserole

This is an old family favorite. It makes a huge Casserole. Now that it is only JMM and I at home, I divide this into halves and freeze one. 

More Casserole 

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

1 cup chopped onion

1 8 ounce package noodles, cooked and drained 

1 pound frozen mixed vegetables 

1 can Cream of Mushroom soup

1 1/4 cup milk

1 1/2 Tablespoons chili powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 pound shredded cheddar cheese 

Brown ground beef and drain off grease. Mix first 4 ingredients into a large bowl.  In a sauce pan heat the remaining ingredients except the cheese stirring constantly.  Add cheese and heat until melted. Pour over mixture and stir. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes (covered). If frozen, 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 hours.