Victory’s Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of celery soup
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 package (32 oz) frozen tater tots
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Mix in the soups: Stir in the cream of mushroom and cream of celery soups until well combined.
4. Add vegetables: Incorporate the frozen mixed vegetables into the meat mixture, seasoning with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
5. Layer in the baking dish: Spread the beef mixture evenly in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the shredded cheddar cheese.
6. Top with tater tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese. Ensure they are evenly distributed for even cooking.
7. Bake the casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy. The mixture should be bubbly around the edges.
8. Let it cool: After removing the casserole from the oven, let it cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving. This will help the flavors meld and make it easier to serve.