4 c. frozen hash browns
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 lb. hamburger
1 c. water
1 pkg. brown gravy mix
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables, slightly thawed
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 can French fried onions

In a shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole dish, combine potatoes, oil, and pepper. Firmly press mixture across bottom and up sides to form a shell. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a skillet, brown hamburger and drain. Stir in gravy mix, water, and garlic salt. Bring this to a boil. Add mixed vegetables, reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of cheese and 1/2 can French fried onions. Place in potato shell.

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and rest of onions and bake for 5 minutes longer.