Crispy tater tots layered with savory beef, creamy vegetables, and melted cheese for a festive meal.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
04 - 1/2 cup frozen corn
→ Sauces & Dairy
05 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk
07 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
→ Topping
08 - 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
→ Seasonings
09 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
10 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish (optional)
13 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned and onion is softened, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
03 - Stir in frozen peas, carrots, and corn; cook for 2 minutes until warmed through.
04 - Add condensed cream of mushroom soup, whole milk, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 2 minutes.
05 - Spread the beef and vegetable mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture.
06 - Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
07 - Bake for 30 minutes until tater tots are golden and crisp.
08 - Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots and bake an additional 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
09 - Optional: sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the casserole before serving. Serve hot.
