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Ground beef and veggies in a gravy with melted cheese and tater tots on top.
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Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

The classic Tater Tot Hotdish you remember—crispy tots, savory ground beef, creamy sauce, and plenty of cheesy comfort. No homemade cream soup, ground turkey, or sneaky vegetables here—just the full-flavor Midwest classic you grew up loving.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 588kcal
Author Susie Weinrich

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs ground beef 85/15
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 10.5 oz condensed cream of celery soup
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1½ cups mixed veggies frozen; or can use (14.5 oz can cut green beans, drained)
  • 32 oz tater tots frozen
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese optional, shredded

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion, breaking the meat up as it cooks, until no pink remains and the onion is soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and saute another minute.
    1½ lbs ground beef, 1 medium yellow onion, 3 cloves garlic
    Skillet with cooked ground beef and chopped onions.
  • Drain off the fat. Season with salt and pepper.
    1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Spread the beef and onion mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
    Browned hamburger and onions covering the bottom of a baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together both cans of condensed soup, milk and Worcestershire until smooth. Pour evenly over the beef.
    1 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 10.5 oz condensed cream of celery soup, ¾ cup whole milk, 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • Scatter the veggies over the soup layer.
    1½ cups mixed veggies
    Gravy, ground beef and mixed veggies in a baking dish.
  • If using cheese, sprinkle evenly over the veggies.
    2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
  • Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top, packed close together. Start at the edges and work toward the middle for the neatest finish.
    32 oz tater tots
    Frozen tater tots arranged over cheese, gravy, ground beef and mixed veggies in a baking dish, ready to cook.
  • Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, until the tots are golden brown and crisp and the edges of the casserole are bubbling.
  • Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. It will set up while it cools and be easier to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 1099mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2061IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 3mg
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