If you grew upon those boxed dinners, this is that same kind of comfort food-just made from scratch with simple pantry ingredients and no box needed.
This tater tot casserole is one of those reliable, throw-it-together meals that comes out hearty, filling, and perfect for busy nights.
It’s the kind of meal that doesn’t look fancy-but somehow everyone goes back for seconds anyway.
No can of cream of mushroom soup? No problem-you can use my homemade cream of mushroom soup instead, and it works just as well.
Tater Tot Casserole
A simple budget-friendly ground beef casserole made with pantry staples and topped with crispy tater tots. Comfort food without the box.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Brown ground beef in a skillet. drain excess grease. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix drained green beans (veggies) with the cream of mushroom soup. Add ground beef. mix all together.
- Pour mixture into a 9×13 baking dish, spread out evenly.
- Arrange frozen tots on top in a single layer.
- Bake for 30 minutes. If using cheese sprinkle over the top and put back in the oven about 5-10 minutes more.
Notes
- You can swap cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken or a homemade version.
- Add onion and/or garlic to taste for extra flavor.
- Works great with frozen vegetables or even leftovers.
Looking for more easy ground beef dinners like this? Check out my No Box Needed Dinners for more simple ground beef meals made from scratch.