Tater Tot Casserole With Ground Beef Recipe
This tater tot casserole with ground beef is a comforting, family-friendly dish packed with flavors from creamy mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, and savory vegetables. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it's easy to make and sure to be a hit with the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Ground Beef – 1 lb (lean or regular)
- Tater Tots – 1 (32 oz) bag, frozen
- Cream of Mushroom Soup – 1 can (10.5 oz)
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese – 1 ½ to 2 cups
- Onion – 1 medium, finely diced
- Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
- Frozen Mixed Vegetables – 1 cup (optional: peas, carrots, corn)
- Milk – ½ cup
- Worcestershire Sauce – 1 tablespoon (optional)
- Salt and Pepper – to taste
- Butter or Olive Oil – for sautéing onion and garlic
- Fresh Parsley or Green Onions – chopped, for garnish (optional)
- Hot Sauce – for a spicy kick (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat butter or olive oil in a pan. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until softened.
- Add ground beef to the pan, cook until browned, and drain excess fat.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in frozen vegetables if using.
- Transfer the beef mixture into a casserole dish, top with shredded cheese.
- Layer frozen tater tots over the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish with parsley or green onions, and add hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- For added crunch, broil the casserole for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Use any mixed vegetables or skip them if preferred.
- Adjust cheese amount based on personal preference for extra creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 870 mg