Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef Recipe
This Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef is a quintessential American comfort food, combining savory ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, and crispy tater tots in one delicious dish. Perfect for a family dinner or a potluck, this easy-to-make casserole is sure to become a household favorite. Its rich, hearty flavors and satisfying textures make it a go-to meal for any occasion.
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Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen tater tots 28 to 30 oz
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables thawed (or fresh diced vegetables)
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ⅓ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion together until the beef is fully browned and no pink remains. Be sure to drain any excess fat.
- In a medium bowl, combine the thawed mixed vegetables, condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, dried oregano, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix in the cooked beef and onion mixture, along with ½ cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture into a 3-quart or 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the mixture.
- Arrange the tater tots in a single layer over the cheese-covered mixture. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
Notes
If using fresh vegetables like carrots and celery, steam them or cook them in the frying pan with the browned beef until tender. Thaw frozen vegetables before adding them. You can use any combination of vegetables you prefer. Substitute canned mushroom soup with other "cream of" soups, gravy, or even tomato soup. Any size casserole dish works for this recipe, though a deeper dish may need a bit more cooking time. You can assemble this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate it; if baking it straight from the fridge, allow for additional baking time.