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Easy Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef Recipe

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  • Author: Diane
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Low Salt

Description

This Easy Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef is a quick, comforting, and family-friendly main dish perfect for busy weeknights. Made with simple ingredients like ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, green beans, shredded cheddar cheese, and frozen tater tots, it bakes to a golden, crispy perfection that even picky eaters will love. The casserole is hearty, flavorful, and economical, offering a satisfying combination of savory beef, creamy soup, and crunchy tater tots that come together in one pan for effortless cleanup.

Ingredients

Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 (14 oz) can green beans, drained

Other Ingredients

  • 1 (28 oz) bag frozen tater tots (some leftover)
  • 1 (10.75 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook the beef and onions: In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook and brown the ground beef along with the diced yellow onion until the beef is fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce to add flavor.
  3. Assemble the base layer: Spread the cooked ground beef mixture evenly onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the casserole’s base.
  4. Add soup and veggies: Spoon the cream of mushroom soup over the ground beef layer, spreading it evenly. Then, arrange the drained green beans on top of the soup layer to add texture and flavor.
  5. Cheese it up: Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the green beans, creating a delicious cheesy layer.
  6. Top with tater tots: Arrange as many frozen tater tots as you can fit on top of the casserole, covering the cheese layer. There will likely be leftover tater tots.
  7. Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish uncovered on the center rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the tater tots are crispy, golden brown, and cooked through.

Notes

  • You can customize this casserole by adding additional vegetables like corn, fresh mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini to the layers for extra nutrition and flavor.
  • Worcestershire sauce is optional but adds a nice zing and depth of flavor to the beef.
  • Season the beef to your liking with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Leftover tater tots can be used for another meal or snack.
  • Using a 9x13 baking dish helps ensure the casserole cooks evenly and the top layer gets nice and crispy.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://eatwithdiane.com/easy-cheesy-tater-tot-casserole-with-ground-beef-recipe/