Description
A one-pan, 25-minute casserole with golden tater tots, savory ground beef, and creamy layers. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings. Customizable for dietary needs.
Ingredients
Ground Beef
1 pound
Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 can (10.5 oz)
Sour Cream
1 cup
Cheddar Cheese
2 cups shredded
Frozen Tater Tots
32 ounces
Onion
1 medium
Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon
Paprika
1 teaspoon
Worcestershire Sauce
1 tablespoon
Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon or to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Cook ground beef in a skillet 5-7 minutes until browned
Add onion, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Sauté until onions are translucent
Mix beef with cream of mushroom soup and sour cream
Transfer beef mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the meat layer
Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over cheese
Bake 25-30 minutes until tots are golden and cheese is bubbly
Let rest 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Substitute ground turkey or plant-based beef for alternative protein
Use dairy-free sour cream and cheddar for vegan option
Garlic can be replaced with shallots or leeks
Cheese layer is optional for lower-calorie version
Cover with foil during first 10 minutes of baking if tots brown too quickly
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg