Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Take a 9x13 inch baking dish; there's no need to grease it.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned. Drain excess grease from the pan.
- Return the skillet with the drained beef to the stove. Add the chopped onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to low. Pour in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Pour the beef and sauce mixture into the baking dish, spreading it evenly. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tater tots are golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4.2mg
Notes
This casserole is perfect for meal prep and freezing. For an extra crispy tater tot topping, consider broiling for the last 2-3 minutes after adding cheese. Letting the casserole rest before serving ensures clean, even slices and better flavor integration.
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