Cheesy Tater Tot and Beef Casserole
Cheesy Tater Tot and Beef Casserole
Ingredients
For the Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can condensed tomato soup, 10 3/4 ounces
- 1/2 cup milk, whole or 2%
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Topping and Garnish
- 1 bag frozen tater tots, 16 ounces
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and diced yellow onion. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spatula, until no pink remains and the onion is softened, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the beef and onion. Cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Stir in the condensed tomato soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Pour the beef mixture evenly into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the top of the beef mixture.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Remove the casserole from the oven. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the crispy tater tots. Return to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
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Cheesy Tater Tot and Beef Casserole
Ingredients
For the Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can condensed tomato soup, 10 3/4 ounces
- 1/2 cup milk, whole or 2%
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Topping and Garnish
- 1 bag frozen tater tots, 16 ounces
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and diced yellow onion. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spatula, until no pink remains and the onion is softened, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the beef and onion. Cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Stir in the condensed tomato soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Pour the beef mixture evenly into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the top of the beef mixture.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Remove the casserole from the oven. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the crispy tater tots. Return to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min