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Cowboy Casserole: Savory Tater Tot and Ground Beef Delight

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Cowboy Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish featuring seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, melty cheddar cheese, and a crispy tater tot topping. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for weeknights or potlucks.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup

1 cup sour cream

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 package (32 oz) frozen tater tots

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion until beef is browned and onion is soft (about 5–7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in cream of mushroom soup and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  6. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Add frozen corn or green beans for extra vegetables.
  • Swap in ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
  • For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños to the beef mixture.
  • Use cream of chicken or homemade white sauce instead of mushroom soup.
  • Reheat in the oven to maintain crispy texture.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 790mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg