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Pop your dish in the hot oven and wait about 40 to 45 minutes. You'll know it's done when the tater tots look crispy and golden. Give it a minute or two to cool before you dig in.
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Spread frozen tater tots all over the top so you can't see anything underneath. Make sure they're nice and even.
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Take the cooked beef and toss it into a baking pan that's greased up. Pour the sauce over it all, then gently mix so everything gets coated.
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In a bowl, stir together the Italian dressing mix, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, melted butter, and that cheese until everything's super smooth and blended.
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Toss ground beef into a big skillet set at medium. Break it up as it cooks, letting it brown completely. Once that's done, pour off any extra grease.
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it'll be hot and ready once you're set to put everything together.