Description
This Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef is your weeknight hero—quick, hearty, and absolutely satisfying. With layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, crispy tater tots, and melty cheese, it’s the kind of easy recipe you’ll come back to again and again. Ideal for busy nights, family dinners, or potlucks, this dish hits all the right notes: comfort, simplicity, and full flavor. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, a no-fuss meal for picky eaters, or a cozy casserole that reheats like a dream, this one checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 cups frozen tater tots
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
2. Add chopped onion and garlic; cook until softened.
3. Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce; stir well.
4. Drain any excess grease.
5. Stir in cream of mushroom soup and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6. Transfer mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
7. Arrange frozen tater tots evenly on top.
8. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the tots.
9. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving; garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
For a spicier twist, add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.
Use seasoned tater tots or swap cheddar with pepper jack for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: tater tot casserole, ground beef recipes, easy casserole, family dinner, comfort food