Hamburger Hash Browns

By SD296

Ingredients

• 4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 12 ounce jar of beef gravy
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 (2.8 ounce) can French-fried onions

Preparation

Step 1

In a oven-proof skillet, combine hash browns, oil and pepper. Press onto the bottom and 1 in up the sides skillet. Fry until bottoms of hash browns are crispy.

Meanwhile, in another skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in gravy. Add vegetables and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Spoon into the potato shell. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and onions. Bake 5 minutes longer.