Shepherds Pie Tater Tot Casserole
Shepherds pie tater tot casserole is a deliciously easy take on the comforting dish. With tater tots instead of mashed potatoes, this hotdish is less work than the original but still a classic crowd favorite!
Servings: 6
Calories: 545kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 10 oz can condensed beef consume
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 12 oz bag frozen mixed vegetables
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 32 oz bag frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large, oven safe skillet brown the beef with the onions and garlic, crumbling as it cooks, until the beef is browned throughout. Sprinkle the flour overtop, then stir to evenly combine, and cook for 60 seconds.1 lb lean ground beef, 1/2 cup diced yellow onion, 1 tsp minced garlic, 2 tbsp flour
- Pour the soup and milk into the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook over medium heat, simmering until the mixture has thickened.1 10 oz can condensed beef consume, 1/2 cup whole milk
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, vegetables, and stir until the mixture's evenly combined. Season with salt & pepper, to taste.1/2 tbsp worcestershire sauce, 1 12 oz bag frozen mixed vegetables, salt & pepper
- Spread the mixture out evenly in a 9x13" baking dish. Spread the shredded cheese evenly out overtop.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Top with tater tots, spreading them out in a spiral manner, working from the outer edges in until the casserole's completely covered.1 32 oz bag frozen tater tots
- Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes, just until the tater tots are golden brown and the sauce is bubbling on the edges.
- Serve warm & enjoy!
Notes
- Lean ground beef is a must! If you use a fattier ground beef, you'll definitely need to drain the grease and be prepared for the meat to cook down.
- You can use a standard mixed vegetable blend or a blend of peas and carrots if you prefer.
- If you use a large oven safe skillet, you can top it with the cheese and tater tots right in the skillet and transfer the skillet to the oven. Less mess!
Nutrition
Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1152mg | Potassium: 1065mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3108IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 3mg