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Tasty Cowboy Tater Beef Bake

Tasty Cowboy Tater Beef Bake for Ultimate Comfort Food Fun

Tasty Cowboy Tater Beef Bake is a comforting, easy-to-prepare dish featuring crispy tater tots and savory beef.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 medium Chopped Onion Shallots are a great milder substitute.
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Ground turkey or chicken works for a lighter option.
  • 1 can Condensed Mushroom Soup Cream of chicken soup can change the flavor profile.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Plain yogurt can lighten up the dish.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust according to your taste preferences.
  • 1 tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper Try white pepper for a milder taste.
For the Topping
  • 32 oz Frozen Tater Tots Fresh potatoes are an alternative, but cooking time may vary.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Experiment with Gouda, Edam, or Emmental for different flavors.

Equipment

  • large pan
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. In a large pan over medium heat, add the chopped onion and ground beef. Cook for about 7-10 minutes until browned and onions are soft. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in the condensed mushroom soup, sour cream, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
  4. Transfer the beef mixture into a lightly greased 33 x 23 cm baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef mixture.
  6. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
  7. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until tater tots are golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Sneak in some veggies like corn or peas into the beef layer for added nutrition without compromising flavor.

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