Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients
The base
-
3
tablespoons
oil or butter
-
½
medium
onion, peeled and diced
-
1
pound
lean ground beef
-
12
ounces
frozen mixed vegetables
The seasoning
-
1 ½
teaspoons
kosher or sea salt
-
1
teaspoon
dried mustard powder
-
½
teaspoon
celery salt
-
½
teaspoon
onion powder
-
½
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
½
teaspoon
ground black pepper
The sauce
-
4
tablespoons
all-purpose flour
-
2
cups
unsalted beef stock
-
Dash
Worcestershire sauce (optional)
The toppings
-
½
cup
shredded cheddar cheese
-
~70-75
pieces
frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Heat oil or butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the diced onion until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in the mixed vegetables and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the salt, mustard powder, celery salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Stir in the flour until well combined, then increase the heat to medium-high.
- Add the beef stock and bring to a simmer, stirring until thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then stir in Worcestershire sauce if using.
- Flatten the beef mixture in the skillet, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, and line with tater tots.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tater tots are golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8
Calories
357
Total fat
19g
Total carbohydrates
28g
Total protein
19g
Sodium
666mg
Cholesterol
46mg
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