Name: Tater Tot Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1 c. medium yellow onion, diced -; 2 cloves garlic, minced -; 2 lb. ground beef -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1/2 tsp. cayenne -; 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour -; 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth -; 2 c. grated cheddar, divided -; 1 1/2 c. frozen peas -; 1 1/2 c. frozen corn -; 1 lb. frozen tater tots -; 3 slices cooked bacon, cut into 1/2" strips -; Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish -

Ingredients for - Tater Tot Casserole

1. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

2. 1 c. medium yellow onion, diced

3. 2 cloves garlic, minced

4. 2 lb. ground beef

5. Kosher salt

6. Freshly ground black pepper

7. 1/2 tsp. cayenne

8. 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

9. 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth

10. 2 c. grated cheddar, divided

11. 1 1/2 c. frozen peas

12. 1 1/2 c. frozen corn

13. 1 lb. frozen tater tots

14. 3 slices cooked bacon, cut into 1/2" strips

15. Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish

How to cook deliciously - Tater Tot Casserole

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 425º. In a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add onions and cook until softened, 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper.

2 . Stage

Add ground beef and break up with a wooden spoon. Cook until no pink remains, 6 minutes. Drain fat from skillet and return to heat.

3 . Stage

Add cayenne and flour and stir for 1 minute. Pour in broth, then bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Fold in 1 cup cheese, peas, and corn.

4 . Stage

Transfer meat mixture to a 9"-x-13" baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese and scatter tater tots and bacon in a single layer over the beef filling. Bake until cheese is melted and tots are golden, 27 to 30 minutes.

5 . Stage

Let rest for 2 to 3 minutes and garnish with scallions before serving.