1. 1. Start by gathering all your ingredients. Dice your onion and allow your frozen potatoes to sit at room temperature for a few minutes.

2. 2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it’s browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the diced onion and cook until the onion is translucent, another 3-4 minutes.

3. 3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef mixture, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix until well blended. In a greased casserole dish, begin with a layer of the frozen diced potatoes, followed by half of the beef mixture. Sprinkle a layer of cheese, then repeat the layers, finishing with a final layer of cheese on top.

4. 4. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.