INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
2. Cook Ground Beef and Onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the meat is browned and the onion is tender. Drain any excess grease.
3. Combine Soups and Milk: In a mixing bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup, condensed cream of chicken soup, and milk. Stir until well combined.
4. Add Vegetables and Seasonings: To the skillet with the cooked beef and onion, add the frozen mixed vegetables, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the soup mixture until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
5. Layer and Bake: Spread the cooked egg noodles evenly in the greased baking dish. Pour the beef and vegetable mixture over the noodles, spreading it out to cover evenly.
6. Optional Cheese Topping: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole for an extra cheesy layer.
7. Bake to Perfection: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
8. Serve and Enjoy: Once baked, remove the foil and let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. Slice into portions and savor the comforting flavors of the Poor Man Husband Casserole.