Easy Beefy Tater Tot Casserole
Made with ground beef and fresh veggies, this savory hot dish topped with crispy tater tots is an easy and delicious meal for a busy weeknight.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 3/4 lb frozen tater tots
Instructions
PREP INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 425F.
- Chop pepper and onion. Set aside.
- Chop parsley, dill, and thyme. Set aside.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- Place an oven-safe skillet (or cast iron skillet) over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and pepper, and cook until the vegetables start to soften, 4-5 minutes.
- Crumble the ground beef into the skillet and stir with the veggies. Cook until the beef is browned through, about 5 minutes.
- Stir the paprika, salt, and ground pepper into the skillet.
- Sift the flour into the skillet and stir into the beef and veggies. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then stir the broth and cream into the skillet.
- Bring the casserole filling to a simmer and cook until the mixture thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the chopped parsley, dill, and thyme, along with the mustard.
- Stir in the corn and peas. Taste the casserole mixture and add any additional salt and pepper, to taste.
- Turn off the stove and remove the skillet from the heat.
- Arrange the tater tots in a single layer over the top of the casserole mixture, making sure that the top is completely covered.
- Bake the Beefy Tater Tot Casserole at 425F until the tater tots are browned and crispy, and the casserole is bubbling, about 20-30 minutes.
- Remove Beefy Tater Tot Casserole from the oven and let sit 5 minutes before serving.