Beef and Potato Bake

From the Messiah Lutheran Church, 1986 copyright

4 c. hash brown potatoes, thawed

3 Tbsp. vegetable oil

1/8 tsp. black pepper

1 lb. ground beef

1 pkg. brown gravy mix

1 c. water

1/8 tsp. garlic salt

1 pkg. frozen vegetables

1 c. shredded cheese

1 can French fried onions

In a shallow 1 1/2 - quart baking dish combine potatoes, oil and pepper. Firmly press mixture across bottom and sides of dish to form a shell. Bake uncovered, for 15 minutes.

In a skillet brown beef, drain. Stir in gravy mix, water and garlic salt; bring to boil. Add mixed vegetables, reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes.

Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 can oinions. Place in potato shell. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and onions and bake 5 minutes longer.

I doubled the recipe for my family. I wish I would not have, except Shieva really liked it. But you never know how something is going to go over. I would have had it for left overs, but I started my diet the next day. Doug and I like it, but the boys were not that keen on. They are such picky eaters. I think because it had peas in it. Kyle liked it also. Very easy to make.