Beef And Potato Bake

• 4 c. frozen hash browns
• 3 Tbsp. oil
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 (3/4 oz.) pkg. Durkee brown gravy mix
• 1 c. water
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 can French fried onions

1. In shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish, combine potatoes, oil and pepper.
2. Firmly press mixture across and up sides to form a shell. Bake, uncovered, at 400u0b0 for 15 minutes.
3. Brown beef in skillet; drain.
4. Stir in gravy mix, water and garlic salt; bring to a boil. Add mixed vegetables; reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 can French fried onions.
5. Place in potato shell.
6. Bake, uncovered, at 350u0b0 for 15 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and onions.
8. Bake 5 minutes longer.

frozen hash browns, oil, black pepper, ground beef, brown gravy mix, water, garlic salt, frozen mixed vegetables, cheddar cheese, onions

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=220574 (may not work)