Recipe- Beefy Hash Brown Bake

Beef up your mealtime potatoes! The whole family will want generous portions.  Budget: under $9.00 total/Feeds 4-6 people. Total Time: 30-45 min.

• Pre-heat oven: 400F.  2- 8 or 9 in. square or round baking dishes. Buttered or sprayed.
• 1 pkg. Frozen Shredded hash browns–
  • Thaw. Squeeze excess water out. Divide in half.
  • Press evenly into bottom of both baking dishes. Set aside.
• 1 lb. Ground beef– cooked, crumbled, drained.
• Return to the skillet.
• Add: 1 med. Onion- chopped
• 2 sm. Cans Mushrooms, drained.
• 1 pkg. powdered Beefy soup mix [or Lipton onion soup mix]
• PLUS: 2.5 to 3 c. Water.
• 1/2 tsp. each garlic and onion powder. S&P to taste.
• Bring to a boil. Stir frequently. Then reduce heat to simmer for 6-8 min.
• Make the SAUCE: In a small bowl combine until smooth:
  • 2 T. each flour & milk.
  • Then add: 1 T. of the hamburger soup broth. Mix well. Set aside.
• When hamburger broth has reduced by 1/4, remove from heat.
• Pour 1/3 of the flour mixture into soup.
• Yet more stirring! Pour more… Repeat until there’s no lumps.
• Re-heat to a low boil once more. Stir 2-3 min longer.
• POUR: equally over hash browns; Spread mixture evenly to edges.
• BAKE: 400F/15-18 min. Uncovered. Sauce firms & edges get crispy!
• Last 3 min: Optional-Top with Shredded mozzarella [pictured] or cheddar.
• Serve hot – with peas or salad with radicchio. 
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