HEARTY HASH BROWN DINNER

Hearty Hash Brown Dinner image

AT Marge Berg's house in Gibbon, Minnesota, this meal-in-one with vegetables and ground beef is frequent fare. "It's great for potlucks, too," she adds, French-fried onions sprinkled on after cooking create a crispy topping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup whole milk
12 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions

Steps:

Place potatoes in a lightly greased 5-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Spoon over potatoes. Top with vegetables. Combine soup and milk; pour over vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 4-1/2 hours. , Top with cheese; cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Just before serving, sprinkle with french-fried onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 775 calories, Fat 47g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 2207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 45g protein.