Cowboy Beef Tater Tot Casserole Recipe: The Best Comfort Dish
A hearty and delicious casserole that’s perfect for families and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag tater tots
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with diced onion until cooked through.
- Drain excess fat, then stir in cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the beef mixture in a baking dish and top with tater tots.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until tater tots are golden and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced bell peppers or jalapeños.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg