Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 (12 ounce) jars of beef gravy
- 2 cups frozen peas and carrots
- 1 (28 ounce) bag tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Add the oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the onions with the garlic for 5 minutes, stirring often until softened.
- Add the beef to the skillet, breaking up with a spoon and cooking until no pink remains, about 7-8 minutes.
- Drain any grease from the skillet then add the salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste and stir to combine.
- Pour in the gravy and stir into the beef mixture.
- Bring the beef to a simmer then add the frozen peas and carrots. Stir to combine with the filling and to defrost slightly.
- Pour the filling into a 9″ x 13″ casserole dish that’s been sprayed with cooking spray.
- Add the frozen tater tots on top of the beef filling, arranging in a single layer.
- Bake for 35 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Notes
- For crispier tater tots, bake uncovered.
- Add shredded cheese on top for extra flavor.
- If the casserole is dry, mix in a bit of broth or gravy before baking.
- You can assemble the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg