Description
A rich and savory beef casserole topped with a creamy mushroom sauce and a crispy layer of cheesy tater tots.
Ingredients
1.25 lb lean ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
0.75 cup diced onion
2 tsp minced garlic
1.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
0.75 tsp kosher salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup from one can
0.5 cup sour cream
0.5 cup milk whole or 2%
2.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
28 oz frozen tater tots
0.25 cup sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Step 2: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion in olive oil until the beef is browned and onions are soft.
Step 3: Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then stir in the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and spices for 1 minute.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
Step 5: Transfer the meat mixture to the baking dish, then spread the creamy soup mixture evenly over the top.
Step 6: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the sauce.
Step 7: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are bubbling and tots are golden.
Step 8: Top with the remaining cheese and bake for another 5 minutes until melted.
Step 9: Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with green onions, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra crispiness, you can broil the top of the casserole for 2 minutes at the very end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
