Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (10.75 ounce/305g) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (or cream of celery or chicken)
  • 1 (10 ounce/283g) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as Rotel), undrained
  • 1 cup (240ml) frozen mixed vegetables (corn, peas, carrots)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (32 ounce/907g) bag frozen tater tots
  • 1 cup (115g) shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes and green chiles, frozen mixed vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  5. Pour the beef mixture into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish.
  6. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the beef mixture, covering the entire surface.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  8. If desired, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots during the last 5 minutes of baking.
  9. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this tater tot casserole with ground beef.