Victory’s Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion. Cook until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3. Add vegetables: Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thawed.
4. Combine the sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetable mix in the skillet and stir until well combined.
5. Transfer to baking dish: Pour the beef mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread it evenly across the bottom.
6. Layer the tater tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the beef mixture.
7. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes.
8. Add cheese: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
9. Cool and serve: Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving.