Beef And Potato Bake

• 4 c. frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1/8 tsp. black pepper
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 pkg. (3/4 oz.) dry brown gravy mix
• 1 c. water
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 can (2.8 oz.) French fried onion rings

1. In shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish combine potatoes, oil and black pepper.
2. Firmly press mixture across bottom and up sides of dish to form a shell.
3. Bake uncovered at 400u0b0 for 15 minutes.
4. In the meantime brown ground beef in large skillet; drain.
5. Stir in gravy mix, water and garlic powder and bring to a boil.
6. Stir in frozen mixed vegetables.
7. Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes.
8. Stir in 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and 1/2 can French fried onion rings. Pour this mixture into potato shell.
9. Bake, uncovered, at 350u0b0 for 15 minutes.
10. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and onions and bake 5 minutes longer.
11. Serve with extra gravy if desired.

frozen hash brown potatoes, vegetable oil, black pepper, ground beef, brown gravy mix, water, garlic powder, mixed vegetables, cheddar cheese, onion

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=991077 (may not work)