2 cups frozen
shredded hash browns
2 tablespoons oil
1/8-teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground
beef
1-cup water
1 envelope brown
gravy mix
1/2-teaspoon garlic
powder
2 cups frozen or
canned vegetables (your choice)
1 3 ounce can
French fried onions
1 cup shredded cheddar
cheese
In a bowl combine
the potatoes, oil and pepper. Press into
an 8-inch square pan. Bake uncovered at
350 degrees for 15 minutes until potatoes are thawed and set. Meanwhile brown the beef. Drain well and stir in water, gravy mix,
garlic powder and vegetables. Bring to a
boil and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in
half of the onions and cheese. Pour this
over the potatoes. Bake for 10 minutes
and sprinkle with the remaining onions and cheese. Bake for 5 minutes longer until the cheese
melts. Serves 4