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Classic Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole
Andre Lewis

Classic Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole

This is the hotdish people expect, but the creamy mushroom layer starts with fresh mushrooms and a quick roux rather than a can. One pound of beef, green beans and a full potato top feed eight honestly. Line the tots in one layer so each one gets dry oven heat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 pound 85% lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups frozen cut green beans thawed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 bag frozen tater tots 28 ounces

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F and grease a 9-by-13-inch dish.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Brown the mushrooms for 6 minutes, then add the onion and beef and cook until the beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in the flour for 1 minute. Add the broth, milk, Worcestershire, salt and pepper and simmer until thickened, then fold in the green beans.
  4. Spread the filling in the dish, sprinkle with cheddar and arrange the frozen tots in a single layer.
  5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the tots are deep golden and the filling bubbles. Rest for 10 minutes.