Tater Tot Beef Casserole

60 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 190 °C / 375 °F.
  2. 2Preheat your oven to 190 °C / 375 °F.
  3. 3Preheat your oven to 190 °C / 375 °F.
  4. 4Lightly grease your baking dish with cooking spray, oil, or butter.
  5. 5Lightly grease your baking dish with cooking spray, oil, or butter.
  6. 6Lightly grease your baking dish with cooking spray, oil, or butter.
  7. 7In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and chopped onion.
  8. 8In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and chopped onion.
  9. 9In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and chopped onion.
  10. 10Cook, breaking up the beef, until the meat is browned and the onion is softened (about 6–8 minutes).
  11. 11Cook, breaking up the beef, until the meat is browned and the onion is softened (about 6–8 minutes).
  12. 12Cook, breaking up the beef, until the meat is browned and the onion is softened (about 6–8 minutes).
  13. 13Drain excess fat if there’s a lot in the pan.
  14. 14Drain excess fat if there’s a lot in the pan.
  15. 15Drain excess fat if there’s a lot in the pan.
  16. 16Add minced garlic (if using) and cook 1 more minute, stirring.
  17. 17Add minced garlic (if using) and cook 1 more minute, stirring.
  18. 18Add minced garlic (if using) and cook 1 more minute, stirring.
  19. 19Season with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce (if using), and paprika (optional).
  20. 20Season with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce (if using), and paprika (optional).
  21. 21Season with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce (if using), and paprika (optional).
  22. 22Turn heat to low.
  23. 23Turn heat to low.
  24. 24Turn heat to low.
  25. 25Stir in cream of mushroom soup, milk, and frozen mixed vegetables.
  26. 26Stir in cream of mushroom soup, milk, and frozen mixed vegetables.
  27. 27Stir in cream of mushroom soup, milk, and frozen mixed vegetables.
  28. 28Mix until everything is well combined and heated through for 1–2 minutes.
  29. 29Mix until everything is well combined and heated through for 1–2 minutes.
  30. 30Mix until everything is well combined and heated through for 1–2 minutes.
  31. 31Taste and adjust seasoning (add a bit more salt/pepper if needed).
  32. 32Taste and adjust seasoning (add a bit more salt/pepper if needed).
  33. 33Taste and adjust seasoning (add a bit more salt/pepper if needed).
  34. 34Pour the beef/veggie mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  35. 35Pour the beef/veggie mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  36. 36Pour the beef/veggie mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  37. 37Sprinkle about half to two-thirds of the shredded cheese evenly over the beef layer.
  38. 38Sprinkle about half to two-thirds of the shredded cheese evenly over the beef layer.
  39. 39Sprinkle about half to two-thirds of the shredded cheese evenly over the beef layer.
  40. 40Arrange frozen tater tots in a single, even layer on top.
  41. 41Arrange frozen tater tots in a single, even layer on top.
  42. 42Arrange frozen tater tots in a single, even layer on top.
  43. 43Place the casserole in the preheated oven.
  44. 44Place the casserole in the preheated oven.
  45. 45Place the casserole in the preheated oven.
  46. 46Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the tater tots are golden and crispy on top and the mixture is bubbly around the edges.
  47. 47Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the tater tots are golden and crispy on top and the mixture is bubbly around the edges.
  48. 48Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the tater tots are golden and crispy on top and the mixture is bubbly around the edges.
  49. 49If you want it extra cheesy, sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top in the last 5–10 minutes of baking and return to the oven until melted.
  50. 50If you want it extra cheesy, sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top in the last 5–10 minutes of baking and return to the oven until melted.
  51. 51If you want it extra cheesy, sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top in the last 5–10 minutes of baking and return to the oven until melted.
  52. 52Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 5–10 minutes.
  53. 53Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 5–10 minutes.
  54. 54Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 5–10 minutes.
  55. 55Serve warm—scoop it out with a large spoon or spatula.
  56. 56Serve warm—scoop it out with a large spoon or spatula.
  57. 57Serve warm—scoop it out with a large spoon or spatula.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (80–90% lean)
  • 1 lb ground beef (80–90% lean)
  • 1 lb ground beef (80–90% lean)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1 bag (28–32 oz) frozen tater tots
  • 1 bag (28–32 oz) frozen tater tots
  • 1 bag (28–32 oz) frozen tater tots
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • Cooking spray or a little butter/oil
  • Cooking spray or a little butter/oil
  • Cooking spray or a little butter/oil

Equipment

9×13 inch baking dishLarge skilletMixing bowl

Tips

  • Bacon Cheeseburger Style: Add cooked, crumbled bacon, cheddar and American cheese, and ketchup and mustard to the beef mix.
  • Tex-Mex Style: Add taco seasoning to the beef, use corn and black beans, and serve with salsa and sour cream.