Description
A hearty, cheesy, and satisfying family favorite that comes together with simple pantry ingredients in just 45 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus ½ cup for topping
- 1 (16 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Kitchen: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Brown the Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink remains (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Add Aromatics and Seasonings: Add diced onion and cook until translucent (3 minutes). Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Create the Creamy Base: Add soup, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined. Remove from heat and fold in sour cream.
- Layer the Casserole: Spread meat mixture in baking dish. Top with frozen vegetables, 1 cup cheese, and layer frozen tater tots evenly on top.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Add remaining ½ cup cheese and bake 5 more minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Swap ground beef for turkey, or use cream of chicken soup instead of mushroom. To make dairy-free, use plant-based cheese and yogurt. Customize veggies based on what you have!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg