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Cheesy Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole | Easy Family Dinner Recipe

Cheesy Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole


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  • Author: meryam
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A cozy twist on a classic, featuring a savory beef and vegetable base topped with a crunchy layer of golden tater tots.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F (200C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add diced onion and carrots, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic for 1 minute.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir for 2 minutes to cook the flour.
  5. Whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Stir in frozen peas and corn, then season with salt and pepper.
  7. Pour the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  8. Arrange tater tots in a single layer on top of the beef.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the tots are golden brown and crispy.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American-British Fusion