Comfort Food (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 lb lean ground beef.
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1 cup diced yellow onions.
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12 oz canned corn, not drained.
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1/2 cup water.
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0.87 oz beef gravy mix.
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1/2 tsp salt.
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1/2 tsp pepper.
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1/2 tbsp onion powder.
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1/2 tbsp garlic powder.
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1 1/2 cups water (for mashed potatoes).
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2 tbsp margarine (for mashed potatoes).
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4 oz instant mashed potato mix.
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1/2 cup milk.
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28 oz frozen tater tots.
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2 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend.
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 425°F.
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Cook the ground beef in a large saute pan over medium-high heat with a dab of margarine or butter. Crumble as it cooks.
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Add diced onions to the pan with the beef and cook until onions are translucent and beef is fully cooked.
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Add canned corn (with liquid), water, gravy mix, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder to the pan. Stir until the beef is coated in gravy.
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Transfer the beef mixture to a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
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Prepare the mashed potatoes: Bring water and margarine to a boil, remove from heat, add potato mix and milk, stir until combined, then let sit for 1 minute. Stir until smooth and creamy.
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Spread mashed potatoes over the beef mixture in the baking dish.
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Top with a single layer of tater tots.
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Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
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Remove from oven, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and return to oven for 4-6 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly browned.
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Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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This casserole is a hearty, comfort food dish that combines classic Shepherd’s Pie with a fun tater tot topping.
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Great for family dinners or potlucks.