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The Best Tater Tot Hotdish Recipe

This tater tot hotdish recipe is a quick, no-fuss comfort food dinner that’s made with layers of beef, cheese, veggies, and, of course, tater tots! We took the classic recipe and gave it a little twist for an ultra-creamy texture without the need for canned soup.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef recipe, comfort food, dinner, hotdish, meal prep recipe, tater tot hotdish, tater tot hotdish recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds 88% lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons thyme
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 ounces baby Portobello mushrooms chopped
  • 5 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 4 ounces canned pimento peppers drained
  • 1 cup frozen thawed green beans
  • ½ cup Gouda cheese or shredded cheese of choice
  • 1 32-ounce bag frozen tater tots

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a deep pot, brown the beef on medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spatula.
    2 pounds 88% lean ground beef
  • Once the beef is cooked and no longer pink, add in the onion, garlic, seasonings, and Worcestershire. Sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the chopped mushrooms and flour to the pot, and continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes.
    1 medium yellow onion, 4 cloves garlic, 1 ½ teaspoons paprika, 1 ½ teaspoons oregano, 1 ½ teaspoons thyme, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 6 ounces baby Portobello mushrooms, 5 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Reduce the heat to medium, and stir in the milk for 1-2 minutes or until it is well incorporated and begins to thicken. Stir in the pimentos, green beans, and cheese.
    1 ½ cups whole milk, 4 ounces canned pimento peppers, 1 cup frozen thawed green beans, ½ cup Gouda cheese or shredded cheese of choice
  • Transfer the ingredients to a 13x9 baking dish, and layer the tater tots on top.
    1 32-ounce bag frozen tater tots
  • Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown and crisp.
  • Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1249mg | Potassium: 627mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 917IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 2mg