# Tater Tot Beef Casserole

A comforting casserole made with ground beef, mixed vegetables, a creamy sauce, and topped with crispy tater tots and melted cheese.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 60 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 190 °C / 375 °F.
2. Lightly grease your baking dish with cooking spray, oil, or butter.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and chopped onion.
4. Cook, breaking up the beef, until the meat is browned and the onion is softened (about 6–8 minutes).
5. Drain excess fat if there’s a lot in the pan.
6. Add minced garlic (if using) and cook 1 more minute, stirring.
7. Season with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce (if using), and paprika (optional).
8. Turn heat to low.
9. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, milk, and frozen mixed vegetables.
10. Mix until everything is well combined and heated through for 1–2 minutes.
11. Taste and adjust seasoning (add a bit more salt/pepper if needed).
12. Pour the beef/veggie mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
13. Sprinkle about half to two-thirds of the shredded cheese evenly over the beef layer.
14. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single, even layer on top.
15. Place the casserole in the preheated oven.
16. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the tater tots are golden and crispy on top and the mixture is bubbly around the edges.
17. If 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.
18. Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 5–10 minutes.
19. Serve warm—scoop it out with a large spoon or spatula.

## Equipment

- 9×13 inch baking dish
- Large skillet
- Mixing 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThshSjkj/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/dded3d4c-aca0-4eac-83fc-3c81433af27a
- Extracted: 2026-02-26

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