Classic Tater Tot Casserole with Beef and Green Beans

5 from 1 vote

Classic Tater Tot Casserole with Beef and Green Beans

This easy tater tot casserole checks all those boxes and then some. It’s warm, filling, and made even better when you skip the store-bought cans and use your own cream of anything soup mix. A staple we always keep tucked away in a mason jar on the pantry shelf.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: casserole recipe, comfort food, dinner recipe, easy recipe

Servings: Servings

Calories: 604kcal

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Equipment

Cake Pan 9 X 13

Casserole Set

Ingredients

2 Pounds Ground Beef or other ground meat
28 Ounces Green Beans 2 cans drained
2/3 Cup Cream of Anything Soup Mix or sub 2 cans of cream of mushroom/chicken/celery soup
8 Ounces White Mushrooms sliced
2 Beef Bouillon Cubes
2 ½ Cups Water
6 Slices Cheddar Cheese or 1 cup shredded cheese
32 Ounces Frozen Tater Tots 1 bag
Optional: garlic powder onion powder, green peppers, or a dollop of sour cream for extra richness

Instructions

Brown the Meat. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef mixture over medium heat. Drain off excess grease.
2 Pounds Ground Beef
Sauté the Mushrooms. In the same skillet, cook the sliced mushrooms until golden brown. Set aside.
8 Ounces White Mushrooms
Make the Soup Base. In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup of dry soup mix with 2 1/2 cups water. Whisk over medium heat until thickened. Stir in the mushrooms and bouillon cubes for flavor.
2/3 Cup Cream of Anything Soup Mix, 2 ½ Cups Water, 2 Beef Bouillon Cubes
Assemble the Casserole. Lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray or olive oil. Layer in the following: Ground beef mixture, Green beans, Cream soup + mushroom mixture, Cheddar cheese, and a layer of frozen tater tots across the top of the casserole
28 Ounces Green Beans, 6 Slices Cheddar Cheese, 32 Ounces Frozen Tater Tots, Optional: garlic powder
Bake uncovered at 450°F for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and the crispy tots are golden brown.
Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before serving.

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