Tater Tot Casserole
A hearty baked casserole made with seasoned ground beef, green beans, mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, and a crisp layer of tater tots. It comes together with minimal prep and bakes in one dish for an easy family-style meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (the leaner the better)
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 15 oz green beans, drained
- 10.75 OZ condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups frozen tater tots
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375F.
- Coat an 8 or 9-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray and set it aside.
- Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned, then drain away the excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, until translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and continue cooking for 1 additional minute, stirring frequently.
- Mix in the Worcestershire sauce, then add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the ground beef mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- Spread the cream of mushroom soup over the beef. Add the green beans next and season that layer as needed. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the green beans.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots over the top.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Serve immediately.
