Tater Tot Casserole With Ground Beef
Seasoned ground beef is cooked with onion, mixed with a creamy, cheesy sauce, then topped with a single layer of tater tots and baked until crisp. The casserole takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and feeds a family with minimal cleanup. Frozen tater tots go straight from the bag to the top of the dish — no thawing needed.
Equipment
- Oven
- Large skillet
- 9x13 Baking Dish
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
- 1 pound ground beef preferably lean
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 bag frozen tater tots 32 ounces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add salt and black pepper to the beef mixture, stirring to combine.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a 9x13 baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy on top.
Notes
Jen’s Tips:
- For a spicy twist, add a dash of cayenne pepper to the beef mixture.
- Swap cheddar cheese with pepper jack for a bit more kick.
- To save time, prepare the beef mixture a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
Nutrition
Calories: 868kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 31gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 1866mgPotassium: 953mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 294IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 260mgIron: 3mg
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