4 c. frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/8 tsp. green black pepper
1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. Durkee brown gravy mix
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
1 (2.8 oz.) can French fried onions

In a shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish combine potatoes, oil, and pepper. Press mixture across bottom and up the sides. Bake uncovered 400 degrees for 15 minutes. In a skillet brown beef, drain. Stir in gravy mix, water and garlic salt. Bring to a boil; add mixed vegetables; reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 onions. Place in potato shell. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and onions. Bake for 5 minutes longer.