Cowboy Tater Tot Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 medium onion, diced
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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10 oz can corn, drained
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10 oz can cream of mushroom soup
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¼ cup sour cream
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1½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
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30 oz bag frozen tater tots or crispy crowns
→ Seasonings
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a large oven-safe skillet, brown the ground beef and diced onion over medium-high heat. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, parsley, and onion powder while cooking.
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Once the beef is fully cooked and the onion is tender, drain any excess grease from the pan. This keeps the casserole from being too greasy.
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Stir in the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, drained corn, cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream. Mix everything together until well combined, then fold in most of the Colby Jack cheese, saving some for the top.
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Arrange the frozen tater tots or crispy crowns evenly over the top of the beef mixture. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the tater tots for extra cheesy goodness.
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Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy on top and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
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Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set up slightly. Serve hot and enjoy this hearty comfort food dinner!
# Notes:
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This is a perfect one-pan meal that requires minimal cleanup and prep work
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You can substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for a lighter version
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Add frozen mixed vegetables to boost the nutritional value without changing the flavor
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Leftovers reheat well in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until heated through