Beef and Hash Brown Bake

Are you a meat and potatoes person? Me too! That is why I just love this hash brown casserole recipe. It is loaded with protein, carbs, and veggies!

Cooking Time: 45 min

Ingredients

• 4 cups frozen hash browns
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup water
• 1 3/4 ounces gravy mix
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 cup shredded cheddar
• 1 can fried onions
• 10 ounces frozen mixed vegetables

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
    
2. Combine hash browns, oil, and pepper in a 9x13 inch casserole dish.  Press around bottom and sides.
    
3. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 mins.
    
4. Brown beef; drain.
    
5. Stir in gravy, water, and garlic salt; boil.
    
6. Add mixed veggies; reduce heat, cook 10 minutes.
    
7. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 can onions.
    
8. Place in potato shell.
    
9. Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F.
    
10. Bake uncovered in oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
     
11. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and onion.
     
12. Bake 5 more minutes.

Notes

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