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Easy Ground Beef Casserole Recipe

This easy ground beef casserole recipe is the perfect comfort food for a family dinner. Made with simple ingredients, it's a delicious one-pot meal that everyone will love.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Keywords: baked dinner recipes, comfort food recipes, easy casserole recipes, easy dinner recipes, easy ground beef casserole recipe, family dinner recipes, one-pot meal recipes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups frozen tater tots
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well.
  5. Transfer the beef mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
  7. Arrange the frozen tater tots evenly on top.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top and bake for another 5 minutes until melted.
  10. Remove from oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For a variation, try adding mixed vegetables or using cream of chicken soup instead of cream of mushroom.