Hearty holiday casserole featuring crispy tater tots, savory beef, and creamy vegetables, ready in under an hour.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
04 - 1/2 cup frozen corn
→ Sauces & Dairy
05 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk
07 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
→ Topping
08 - 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
→ Seasonings
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned and onion is softened, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
03 - Stir in frozen peas, carrots, and corn. Cook for 2 minutes until warmed through.
04 - Add condensed cream of mushroom soup, whole milk, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and simmer for 2 minutes.
05 - Spread the beef and vegetable mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
06 - Place frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
07 - Bake for 30 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
08 - Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the tots and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until cheese has melted.
09 - Optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot.
