1Brown 1 lb of ground beef with a diced onion and 4-5 minced garlic cloves.
2Drain the excess grease and set it aside.
3In a large bowl, mix a 30 oz bag of frozen hashbrowns with 2 (10.5oz) cans of cream of mushroom soup, 1 can of cream of chicken soup, 1 cup of sour cream, and 8 oz of shredded cheese.
4Season with onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.
5Mix in the cooked ground beef and stir it up really well.
6Spread the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish and bake it at 400 uncovered for about 45 minutes.
7Take it out of the oven, top with another cup of cheese, and some crispy fried onions.
8Put it back in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.