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Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef

Comforting Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef for Cozy Nights

This Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef is a cozy dish featuring savory beef, creamy mushroom sauce, and crunchy tater tots, perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 medium Diced Onions Yellow onions work perfectly
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup Cream of chicken can be used as an alternative
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a lower-calorie substitute
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Can mix with mozzarella for added flavor
  • 1 bag Frozen Tater Tots Homemade tater tots can be used for a twist
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
For Optional Toppings
  • Chopped Fresh Herbs Like parsley or chives
  • Crushed Breadcrumbs For extra crunch

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Casserole dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 pound of ground beef and diced onions. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until fully browned and onions are translucent.
  3. Stir in a can of cream of mushroom soup and ½ cup of sour cream into the cooked beef mixture.
  4. Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray or butter and spread the beef mixture across the bottom.
  5. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
  6. Carefully arrange a layer of frozen tater tots over the cheese.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until tater tots are golden brown.
  8. Sprinkle an additional cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top and return to the oven for another 5 minutes.
  9. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with your choice of cheese and additional veggies if desired.

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