Nathan's Favorite Redneck Goulash (aka slop)

1 lb ground chuck
1 small onion, chopped fine
1 small box macaroni or spiral noodles
1 can cream of tomato soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 small can chopped mushrooms
1 tsp salt/1 tsp pepper
2 c. grated cheddar cheese-divided

Brown meat and onion in large saucepan or stock pot. Drain excess fat. In the meantime, prepare noodles to al dente. Drain noodles. Add noodles, soups, mushrooms, salt, pepper, and 1/2 the cheese to meat. Stir well and pour into greased casserole pan. Top with remaining cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Freezes well.