Tater Tot Casserole with Veggies

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 10 ¾ ounces cream of mushroom soup
• ¼ cup milk
• 8 to 10 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 16 ounces tater tots

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook Beef and Onions: In a skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onions until the beef is fully cooked. Drain thoroughly and transfer the mixture to the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish.
3. Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup and milk until well combined.
4. Pour this mixture over the ground beef in the casserole dish.
5. Add Vegetables: Evenly sprinkle 2 to 3 cups of frozen mixed vegetables over the beef and soup layer.
6. Layer Cheese and Tater Tots: Sprinkle half a cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the vegetables. Arrange the tater tots on top in a single layer. Finally, sprinkle the remaining cheese over the tater tots.
7. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the tater tots are crunchy and golden brown.

ChaCha Junior. “Tater Tot Casserole with Veggies.” Food.com, 6 Jan. 2009, https://www.food.com/recipe/tater-tot-casserole-with-veggies-338419.