Hash Browns Beef Pie

A hearty meal that is very delicious. Also from Quick Cooking magazine. Prep time is approximate.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups  frozen mixed vegetables

• TOPPING

• 3  cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed and drained
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
• 1  egg
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic until beef is no longer pink; drain.
2. Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes.
4. Stir in the vegetables.
5. Pour into a greased 9-inch pie plate.
6. Combine topping ingredients; spoon evenly over the meat mixture.
7. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.