Beef 'N Potato Bake

• 4 c. frozen hash browns, thawed
• 3 Tbsp. oil
• 1/8 tsp. black pepper
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 (3/4 oz.) pkg. brown gravy mix
• 1 c. water
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables or 1 can, drained
• 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 can French fried onions

1. In 1 1/2-quart baking dish, combine hash browns, oil and pepper.
2. Press into bottom and sides of dish to form a shell. Bake at 400u0b0, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in skillet, brown beef and drain; stir in gravy mix, water and garlic salt. Bring to a boil.
4. Add vegetables, reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes.
5. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 can French fried onions. Place in potato shell.
6. Bake, uncovered, at 350u0b0 for 15 minutes. Sprinkle top with remaining cheese and onions and bake 5 more minutes.

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=430481 (may not work)