Ground Beef Tater Tot Casserole
This Ground Beef Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting, family-friendly dinner made with seasoned ground beef, creamy sauce, melted cheese, and crispy golden tater tots. It’s an easy one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables optional
- 1 bag frozen tater tots about 32 oz
Optional Toppings
- chopped green onions
- cooked bacon bits
- extra shredded cheese
- sour cream for serving
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Cook the Ground Beef
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the diced onion.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion becomes soft. Drain excess grease.
Prepare the Filling
- In a bowl, combine:
- cooked ground beef mixture
- cream of mushroom soup
- milk
- optional frozen vegetables
- Mix until well combined.
Assemble the Casserole
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the casserole.
Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy and the casserole is bubbling.
Serve
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions, bacon bits, or extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef for the best flavor.
- Arrange the tater tots in a single layer for maximum crispiness.
- For extra crispy tops, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end of baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 21gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 720mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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