Ingredients
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Gathering your ingredients for this dish is like prepping for a delightful culinary adventure. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, and corn work well)
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 bag (32 ounces) frozen tater tots
- Salt and pepper to taste
Substitutions: You can easily swap the ground beef for turkey or chicken. For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream. If you’re a fan of spice, add a dash of cayenne or some diced green chilies for a kick.
Instructions
The beauty of this dish is in its simplicity. Follow these steps, and you’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onions are translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Add the frozen mixed vegetables and 1 cup of cheddar cheese to the mixture. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Arrange the tater tots in a single layer over the top of the mixture. Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of cheddar cheese over the tots.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy. The cheese should be melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International