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Hearty Beef Tater Tot Casserole | 50-Min Crowd Cozy Fall Family Feast

Best Hearty Beef Tater Tot Casserole Crowd Pleaser

Hearty beef tater tot casserole crowd favorite combines seasoned ground beef, crispy tater tots, and melted cheese. Try this 50-minute family comfort dish to...
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Easy Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 4 cups frozen tater tots
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly butter a 9x13 baking dish. This prevents sticking and adds subtle richness to the bottom layer.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Add diced onion and garlic, cooking for 3 minutes until fragrant, then drain excess fat using a colander.
  3. Stir the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and sour cream into the cooked beef mixture. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, then fold in frozen mixed vegetables until evenly distributed.
  4. Spread this hearty beef tater tot casserole crowd-pleasing mixture into your prepared baking dish, pressing gently to create an even layer. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer, distributing it uniformly across the surface.
  5. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese, covering the entire surface. Bake for 30 minutes until tots begin turning golden brown at the edges.
  6. Remove the casserole from the oven and carefully top with remaining cheddar cheese. Return to oven for 5 minutes until cheese melts completely and tater tot tops reach deep golden-brown perfection.
  7. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing the layers to set slightly and making portioning easier.