Hearty Hash Brown Dinner Recipe

By lewolfe50

AT Marge Berg's house in Gibbon, Minnesota, this meal-in-one with vegetables and ground beef is frequent fare. "It's great for potlucks, too," she adds, French-fried onions sprinkled on after cooking create a crispy topping.

Ingredients

• 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 1 cup whole milk
• 12 ounces VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cubed
• 1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place potatoes in a lightly greased 5-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Spoon over potatoes. Top with vegetables. Combine soup and milk; pour over vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 4-1/2 hours.

Top with cheese; cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Just before serving, sprinkle with french-fried onions. Yield: 4 servings.