tater tot casserole without cream of soup
I needed some comfort food and thought tater tot casserole would fit the bill. But I had no cream of anything soup, so improvised with this method. It's probably healthier, too! Also, if you use an oven-proof pan to brown the meat, you don't have to transfer to a different baking pan.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 - onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic (or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder)
- 15 ounces green beans (1 can or equivalent frozen)
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt- your favorite brand
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 - 1 cups shredded cheese - cheddar or similar
- 1/2 pound frozen tater tots, or enough to cover surface
- - salt and pepper to taste
How To Make tater tot casserole without cream of soup
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350ºF. Brown beef, stirring to break up. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. When onion is translucent and beef is no longer pink, turn off heat. Drain grease.
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Step 2In small sauce pan, melt butter. Stir in flour until combined. Slowly add water, bouillon powder and milk, stirring constantly. Stir over medium-high heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Step 3Meanwhile, stir beans and seasonings into beef. Stir in thickened sauce. Sprinkle cheese over surface, then add a layer of tater tots. Bake in oven for 40 minutes or until tater tots look golden and cheese is melted.
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Keyword:
#hot dish
Keyword:
#comfort-food
Ingredient:
Beef
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Category:
Casseroles
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