Ground Beef Hash Brown Casserole

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Ground Beef Hash Brown Casserole
Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 cup water
1 envelope brown gravy mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided


Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, oil and pepper. Press into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until potatoes are thawed and set, 25-30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in water, gravy mix and garlic salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add vegetables; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Stir in half of the onions and cheese. Pour over potatoes.
Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining onions and cheese; bake until cheese is melted, 5 minutes longer.