Tater Tots and Beef in a Cheesy Skillet Dinner (Print version)

A cozy one-skillet dinner with seasoned ground beef, creamy sauce, vegetables, crispy tater tots, and melted cheddar.

# Ingredients:

For the beef filling

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
06 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
07 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1 can (10.5 oz / 298 g) condensed cream of mushroom soup
10 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
11 - 1/3 cup (80 g) sour cream
12 - 1 1/2 cups (180 g) frozen mixed vegetables
13 - 1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

For the topping

14 - 24 oz (680 g) frozen tater tots
15 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions or chopped parsley, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Set a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Add the oil, ground beef, and onion. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the beef, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease if needed.
03 - Stir in the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
04 - Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the condensed soup, milk, sour cream, frozen vegetables, and 1 cup of cheddar until the filling is creamy and evenly mixed.
05 - Spread the beef mixture evenly in the skillet. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the top.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until the tots are golden and the filling is bubbling at the edges.
07 - Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar over the tots. Bake for 5 more minutes, until melted. Rest for 5 minutes and garnish with green onions or parsley if using.

# Good to know:

01 - Use frozen tater tots straight from the freezer for the crispiest topping.
02 - If your skillet is not oven-safe, transfer the hot filling to a 9x13-inch baking dish before topping and baking.
03 - For a darker topping, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end while watching closely.

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