Savory layers of beef, cheese, sauce, and crispy tater tots bring comfort to any meal.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
→ Sauces & Dairy
05 - 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk
07 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
08 - 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Topping
10 - 1 bag (32 ounces) frozen tater tots
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart, for 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
04 - Stir in frozen peas and carrots and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
05 - Mix in condensed cream of mushroom soup, whole milk, Worcestershire sauce, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook until thoroughly combined and heated through.
06 - Spread beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
07 - Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef layer.
08 - Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer across the top.
09 - Bake uncovered for 35 minutes until tater tots begin to brown.
10 - Remove from oven, sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar over tater tots, then bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese melts and tots are golden.
11 - Allow casserole to rest 5 minutes before serving.
