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Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Tater Tot Casserole

A comforting and easy family dinner made with seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy golden tater tots baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 1 cup Bell peppers, chopped
Sauce and Topping
  • 10.5 oz Cream of mushroom soup low sodium if possible
  • 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 32 oz Frozen tater tots do not thaw
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Casserole Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a casserole dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
  3. Add the chopped onion and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened. Season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup until well combined, then remove from heat.
  5. Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese.
  6. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.
  7. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until the tater tots are crispy and golden.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the casserole and return to the oven for 5 minutes, until melted.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken and use reduced-fat cheese. Do not thaw the tater tots before baking for best crispiness.