Beefy Green Bean Casserole with Tater Tots
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef 85/15 is recommended
2 cups green beans fresh or frozen, cut in 1″ pieces.
1 cup diced onion (1 small onion)
2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
10 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese freshly shredded is recommended
2 cups frozen tater tots 16 ounces, or half of a 32-ounce bag
½ teaspoon salt or more/less, to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper or more/less, to taste
Optional Garnishes:
sour cream
chopped green onion
chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
Brown ground beef in a 10-12″ skillet over medium heat. Add green beans, chopped onion, and garlic to skillet and saute until onions turn translucent. Drain fat from pan.
Add condensed soup to ground beef and vegetable mixture, and stir to combine. If your skillet is oven-safe, continue on to the next step. Otherwise, add the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish.
Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the green bean casserole, then add an even layer of tater tots over the top.
Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes, until the tater tots are crispy and golden brown, and the edges of the casserole are bubbly.
Let cool 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sour cream, sliced green onion, or parsley, if desired.
