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Beef Tator Tot Casserole

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 1 hour
Hearty and comforting, this casserole combines seasoned ground beef, tender broccoli, crispy tater tots, and plenty of melted cheese in every bite. It’s an easy, family-friendly dinner that’s perfect for busy nights and guaranteed to satisfy.

Ingredients
 

Casserole

  • 4 cups frozen tator tots
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 5 oz condensed cream of broccoli soup
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli (frozen or fresh)
  • 1/2 onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (divided)

Toppings

  • tomato (chopped)
  • sour cream
  • store bought pico
  • sliced green onions

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Spread Tater Tots evenly in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, chopped onion, and broccoli. Sautee on medium for 5-6 minutes until both are cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel, then cook the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink (5-7 minutes). Drain the oil and then stir in the seasonings, soup, milk, broccoli, onions, 1/4 cup cheese. Cook for 3-4 minutes until everything is well mixed. The pour on top of cooked tator tots.
  • Bake, covered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining onions and cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes.
  • Let rest for 15 minutes, then server into indivitual bowls and top with whichever topping your prefer
Course Main Course
Cuisine American