1 lb. ground beef
1/2 med. onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. butter
6 med. potatoes, peeled & shredded
3 eggs, beaten
1/3 c. milk
2 c. Cheddar or Mozzarella cheese, shredded

In a 12-inch stove-top or electric skillet, over medium heat, brown beef with onion, green pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Remove meat mixture from skillet and drain fat. Reduce heat to low. Melt butter; spread potatoes over butter and sprinkle with remaining salt. Top with beef mixture. Combine eggs and milk; pour over all. Cook, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Top with cheese. Cover and heat until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Cut in wedges or squares to serve. Yields 4 to 6 servings.