Tater Tot Beef Casserole (Print-Friendly Version)
Ground beef and creamy mushroom soup layered with crispy tater tots and melted cheddar cheese.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Beef Mixture
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450 grams ground beef
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1 small onion, diced
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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295 milliliters (1 can) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
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120 milliliters milk
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150 grams frozen mixed vegetables (optional)
→ Topping
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200 grams shredded cheddar cheese
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907 grams frozen tater tots
# Detailed Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 190°C and grease a 23×33 cm (9×13 inch) baking dish.
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until beef is browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat. Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Stir cream of mushroom or chicken soup and milk into the cooked beef mixture. Add frozen mixed vegetables if desired and mix well.
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Spread beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 100 grams (1 cup) shredded cheddar cheese on top. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
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Bake uncovered for 30 minutes at 190°C.
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Sprinkle remaining 100 grams shredded cheddar cheese on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Remove from oven, let cool slightly before serving warm.
# Helpful Advice:
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Optional mixed vegetables can add nutrition and color but are not essential.