Tator Tot Shepard's Pie

This Tater Tot Shepherd’s Pie is a cozy, family-friendly casserole featuring seasoned ground beef, tender peas and carrots, and a crispy layer of golden tater tots, finished with melted cheddar cheese. Easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners, it’s a comforting, hearty meal the whole family will love.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked tater tots, cheesy tater tots, classic American comfort food, cozy recipes, easy comfort food, family dinner recipes, ground beef casserole, hearty dinner ideas, home-cooked meals, kid-friendly dinners, one-pan dinner, peas and carrots casserole, quick casserole, Tater Tot Shepherd’s Pie, weeknight meals

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 1 5

Servings:

Calories: 425kcal

Equipment

1 9x13 Baking pan
1 Medium saucepan
1 Masher

Ingredients

2 lbs Ground Beef
2 tsp Dried Onion Flakes
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
3 oz Tomato Paste
2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp Garlic minced
1½ cup Water
2 each Beef Bouillion Cubes
3 tbsp Flour
1 Salt & Pepper to taste
12 oz Frozen Peas & Carrots thawed
16 oz Tater Tots Frozen
1½ cups Cheddar Cheese shredded

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Grease the 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a bowl or a small saucepan heat up water and bouillon cubes. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat brown ground beef and drain. Put the beef back in the saucepan and add the onion flakes, Italian seasoning, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, beef bouillon mix, and flour. Stir well.
Stir in the thawed peas & carrots into the meat mixture.
Spread the meat and vegetable mixture into the 9x13 baking pan. Place tater tots on top laying them in neat rows.
Bake the casserole in the oven uncovered for 40-45 minutes.
Remove and sprinkle with the cheddar cheese. Place back in the oven for 3-5 more minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Serve immediately.

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