Description
A cozy comfort dish featuring layers of tender beef, zesty spices, creamy cheese, and crunchy tater tots.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Green Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) Canned Tomato Sauce
- 1 cup Corn, frozen or canned
- 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 20–30 oz Tater Tots
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic in olive oil for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Brown the ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes) while draining excess fat.
- Combine the cooked beef with tomato sauce, corn, and cream of mushroom soup until well mixed.
- Layer the beef mixture in a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Top with tater tots, arranging them evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until tater tots are golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm, optionally with fresh herbs on top.
Notes
Pair with a side salad or garlic bread. Can be made ahead and frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, beef casserole, family recipe