Cowboy Casserole with Tater Tots
Hearty, cheesy, and loaded with beef, this Cowboy Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for hungry cowboys.
Equipment
- 1 12 inch cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- ½ medium onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup corn frozen or canned
- 1 10 oz can condensed mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup stock beef or chicken
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- salt + pepper too taste
- 1 ¼ cup grated cheese
- ¾ 32 oz bag frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Sauté diced onions and bell peppers in oil over medium-high heat until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into large chunks as it cooks.
- Add corn, condensed mushroom soup, and minced garlic, stir to combine.
- Add broth and milk and simmer for 2-3 minutes then turn off heat.
- Sprinkle on an even layer of cheese.
- Top with tater tots, starting at the outer edge of the pan and working your way toward the center. Bake at 425 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Notes
- If your family doesn’t like red bell peppers, substitute with celery—it’s delicious in this dish!
- If the tater tots aren’t browned to your liking, broil the casserole for 2–3 minutes.