Beef ‘n potato bake recipe from 1984

Name: Beef ’n potato bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pound ground beef; 3/4 ounce brown gravy mix; 1 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 10 ounces frozen mixed vegetables; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2.8 ounces Durkee french fried onions

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Retro recipe: Beef ‘n potato bake from the ’80s

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Beef ’n potato bake

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

4 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound ground beef
3/4 ounce brown gravy mix
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
10 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2.8 ounces Durkee french fried onions

Instructions

In a shallow 1-1/2 quart baking dish combine potatoes, oil and pepper.
Firmly press mixture across bottom and up sides of dish to form a shell.
Bake. uncovered, at 400 (F) for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in 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 of the can french fried onions; place in potato shell.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 (F) for 15 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese and onions; bake 5 minutes longer.

Notes

Make your own casseroles even better:

1. Stir in 1/2 can with other ingredients for zest and flavor.

2. Sprinkle remaining onions over casserole during the last 5 minutes of baking for a magnificent crunchy topping.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 844Total Fat: 55gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 37gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 1461mgCarbohydrates: 58gFiber: 7gSugar: 3gProtein: 31g

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