4 c. hash brown potatoes, thawed
3 tbsp. oil
Pepper
1 lb. hamburger
1 pkg. brown gravy mix
1 c. water
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 sm. pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1 can French fried onion rings
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Mix potatoes, oil and pepper together. Press into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish, covering bottom and up sides 1/2 inch. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.

Brown hamburger and drain. Add gravy mix and water, bring to a boil. Add vegetables and simmer 5 minutes. Add 1/2 the cheese and 1/2 the French fried onion rings. Pour into prepared potatoes.

Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Put rest of cheese and French fried onions on top. Return to oven until cheese is melted.