Beef 'N Potato Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

24 oz. frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. (3/4 oz.) brown gravy mix
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
2 c. frozen mixed vegetables
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 can (2.8 oz.) Durkee French fried onions
1 tsp. beef bouillon
1 onion, chopped

Preparation

In
a
shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish combine potatoes, oil and
pepper.
Firmly
press
mixture
across bottom and up sides of dish to form a shell.
Bake, uncovered, at 400\u00b0 for 15 minutes. Meanwhile,
in
skillet, brown beef, onion and bouillon; drain. 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 fried onions; place in shell.
Bake
at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese and onions; bake 5 minutes longer.