Easy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe with Ground Beef
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Easy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe with Ground Beef
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Tater Tot Casserole (aka "Hot Dish" in Minnesota and many other midwest states) is a comfort food casserole classic. This easy casserole recipe is a family favorite made with savory ground beef, a creamy sauce, plenty of veggies, and of course, lots of crispy tater tots for the top crust!
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Ingredients
Meat Layer
- 1 lb ground beef lean
- 1 yellow onion chopped, divided
- 4 garlic minced, divided, cloves
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons butter salted
- 8 ounces white button mushrooms diced, or crimini mushrooms
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
Assembly
- 1 lb green beans thawed if using frozen (about 2 cups, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup corn thawed, frozen
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- 1 (32-ounce) pkg. tater tots frozen
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef and half of the chopped onion until cooked through. Add half of the minced garlic, along with the worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook another 30-60 seconds, then transfer to a 9x13-inch casserole dish and spread in an even layer. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Melt the butter in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add the remaining chopped onion, sauteing for 4 to 5 minutes until the onions start to soften. Add the garlic, mushrooms, salt and pepper. Cook another 1 to 2 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and onions. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the flour has been absorbed. Add the beef or chicken broth, whisking well to make sure there are no lumps. Stir in the half and half.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5-6 minutes.
- Layer ground beef mixture. Layer green bean & soup mixture. Top with cheddar cheese. Top with tots arranged in straight lines. Bake 45-50 minutes until tots are golden brown and everything is heated through.
Notes
- Make ahead: You can assemble the casserole up through adding the cheese up to 1-2 days in advance and refrigerate. Add the frozen tater tots just before baking.
- Storage: Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. We find that they reheat best in the air fryer or a 350 degree F oven until hot all the way through.
- Freezing: The casserole can be assembled and frozen either before or after baking. To bake from frozen, add an additional 30 minutes to the bake time until cooked all the way through.
- Garlic: You can use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for the minced garlic.
- Vegetable substitutes: Chopped bell peppers, carrots, frozen mixed vegetables, or canned green beans and canned corn are all good substitutes for fresh green beans and corn.
- Half-and-half substitutes: You can use an equal amount of heavy cream for a richer sauce, or all milk for a lighter, thinner sauce. Or replace the half-and-half with sour cream stirred in after simmering for 5-6 minutes once the sauce is removed from the heat so it doesn't curdle.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
846mg
(35%)
Potassium
631mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
873IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
277mg
(28%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 846mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 631mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 873IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 277mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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