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A serving of shepherd's pie tater tot casserole with beef gravy, vegetables and golden tater tots on a plate

Shepherd's Pie Tater Tot Casserole

Shepherd's pie tater tot casserole: ground beef and frozen mixed vegetables in a beef broth gravy, topped with a single layer of frozen tater tots and cheddar, baked at 350°F until golden and 165°F in the center. Serves 6.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 652 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth low or no sodium broth works
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables such as peas, carrots and corn
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds frozen tater tots one bag; no need to thaw
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped, for garnish; optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 350°F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the finely diced onion and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Add the ground beef and cook, crumbling it, until it is no longer pink and a food thermometer reads 160°F.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the beef broth gradually, stirring, until everything is well combined.
  • Add the frozen mixed vegetables, Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper and take the skillet off the heat.
  • Transfer the beef mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the top, then sprinkle the cheddar evenly over the tots.
  • Bake uncovered on the middle rack for about 30 minutes, until the tater tots are cooked through and golden and the center reaches 165°F.
  • Garnish with the parsley, if using, and serve.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in shallow covered containers and eat within 3 to 4 days, or freeze 3 to 4 months. Reheat covered to 165°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 652kcalCarbohydrates: 54.6gProtein: 27.2gFat: 36.3gSodium: 1335mgFiber: 6.7gSugar: 4g
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