A Healthier Tater Tot Casserole

Tater tot casserole is such a classic. The problem I have with it, though, is that it’s heavy on cream soups and a little light on veggies.

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For the sauce, I replaced the cream soups with a combo of beef stock and milk, thickened with a little flour and seasoned with fresh herbs. I then add a variety of fresh, healthy veggies.

KEY INGREDIENTS

- Ground beef - Tater tots - Beef stock - Milk - Flour - Vegetables - Herbs Full Ingredients List

Sauté ground beef and add in the veggies. Add tbsp of olive oil, reduce heat, stir in flour, then beef stock, then milk.

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Stir in herbs, salt and pepper. Bring to a bubble and continue cooking, stirring frequently until sauce has thickened. Pour mixture into prepared 9×13 pan or divide between 2 prepared 8×8 pans. Top with tater tots.

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Bake immediately in 400 degree preheated oven for 20-30 minutes until sauce is bubbly and tater tots are browned and crispy.

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