Name: Tater Tot Hotdish
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lb ground beef; 1 medium yellow onion; 3 clove garlic; 8 oz cremini mushrooms; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup beef broth; 1 cup whole milk; 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp dried thyme; 12 oz frozen cut green beans; 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 32 oz frozen tater tots; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

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660 cal34g protein44g carbs38g fat920mg sodium

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Ingredients

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ground beef1.5 lb

yellow oniondiced1 medium

garlicminced3 cloves

cremini mushroomssliced8 oz

unsalted butter3 tbsp

all-purpose flour3 tbsp

beef broth1 cup

whole milk1 cup

worcestershire sauce1 tbsp

dried thyme1 tsp

frozen cut green beans12 oz

shredded cheddar cheese2 cups

frozen tater tots32 oz

saltto taste

black pepperto taste

Cook it to

Ground beef160°F / 71°C

USDA minimum internal temperatures. Measure at the thickest part, away from bone.

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Steps

1Heat the oven to 400°F. Have a 9x13 baking dish ready; no need to grease it.

2Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up, about 7 minutes. Spoon the beef into a bowl, leaving about 1 tbsp of fat in the pan (pour off extra).

3Add the onion and mushrooms to the same skillet with a pinch of salt. Cook until the mushrooms release their liquid and start to brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and thyme for 30 seconds.

4Drop in the butter, then sprinkle over the flour and stir for 1 minute until no dry spots remain. Slowly pour in the beef broth, then the milk, stirring constantly. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes until thick enough to coat a spoon.

5Stir in the Worcestershire, the browned beef, and the frozen green beans. Season well with salt and pepper; the tots will soak up some of the seasoning, so be bold.

6Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish and scatter 1 cup of the cheddar over the top.

7Arrange the tots in tight rows over the cheese, covering the surface completely.

8Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, until the filling bubbles at the edges and the tots are deep golden. Scatter the remaining cheddar on top for the last 5 minutes.

9Let the dish rest 10 minutes so the gravy sets, then scoop and serve.