Beef And Potato Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish combine potatoes, oil and black pepper.
Firmly press mixture across bottom and up sides of dish to form a shell.
Bake uncovered at 400\u00b0 for 15 minutes.
In the meantime brown ground beef in large skillet; drain.
Stir in gravy mix, water and garlic powder and bring to a boil.
Stir in frozen mixed vegetables.
Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and 1/2 can French fried onion rings. Pour this mixture into potato shell.
Bake, uncovered, at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese and onions and bake 5 minutes longer.
Serve with extra gravy if desired.