Cowboy Beef Tater Tot Casserole Recipe: A Cozy, Indulgent Delight
This Cowboy Beef Tater Tot Casserole is the perfect blend of hearty beef, crispy tater tots, and a creamy sauce, all baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced bell pepper
- 2 cups frozen tater tots
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with frozen tater tots and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are crispy and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some diced jalapeños.
- Top with sour cream or green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg