Spicy Au Gratin Beef Bake

• 3/4 lb ground beef
• 1/3 cup finely chopped white onion
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1 (5 1/4 ounce) package au gratin potatoes
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon melted butter or 1 teaspoon margarine
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1. Preheat oven to 400u0b0F.
2. In a medium non-stick skillet, over medium heat, add the first 4 ingredients and cook until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender.
3. Drain if needed.
4. While meat mixture is browning, boil water.
5. In a large bowl add rest of ingredients except shredded cheese. Mix well.
6. Pour into a greased or sprayed 2-quart baking dish.
7. Cover with lid or foil and bake for 30 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with cheese and bake until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

ground beef, white onion, red pepper, salt, gratin potatoes, boiling water, milk, butter, ground black pepper, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-au-gratin-beef-bake-331131 (may not work)