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In deep frying pan, saute ground beef and onion until done.
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Drain grease.
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Add rest of ingredients except last 4 (mashed potatoes, parmesan cheese, egg and paprika.
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*Best to fold in the green beans lastly, too, so they don't get all broken up.
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Mix well, and bring to a boil.
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Cook and fold/stir for 2-3 minutes.
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(Be careful not to wreck the green beans.
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Pour into lightly greased baking dish, shallow or deep, it doesn't really matter so long as it all fits.
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Stir beaten egg and parmesan cheese into prepared mashed potatoes.
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*Make sure potatoes are cool enough, though, so when you mix in the egg you don't end up with scrambled egg pieces, and stir in quickly.
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Top pie/casserole with mashed potato concoction.
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You can spread it on, or do dollops, or even pipe it on with a pastry bag and tip to make it pretty.
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Sprinkle tops of potatoes with a little paprika for color.
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Bake, uncovered, in 350 oven for for about 40 minutes until bubbly and potatoes are just lightly browned on the tops.