Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole
A hearty and delicious Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole featuring savory beef, mixed vegetables, and a crispy tater tot topping.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground lamb)
- 1 small onion, diced
- cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cups beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (optional)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and garlic to the skillet, cooking until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle flour over the beef mixture and stir well.
- Pour in beef broth and mix until thickened.
- Add frozen vegetables and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Spread shredded cheese evenly over the beef and vegetable mixture.
- Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, use seasoned tater tots.
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or lamb for a different variation.
- If you prefer a saucier filling, add a can of cream of mushroom soup.