The BEST Green Bean Tater Tot Casserole (with Ground Beef)

This Green Bean Tater Tot Casserole is an easy ground beef dinner layered with creamy mushroom soup, green beans, cheddar cheese and crispy golden tater tots. With just 15 minutes of prep, it’s a hearty comfort food casserole for busy weeknights.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy weeknight dinner: Just 15 minutes of prep before it goes into the oven.
• Classic comfort food: Seasoned ground beef, creamy sauce, melted cheddar and crispy tater tots make a hearty family meal.
• Freezer friendly: Make an extra casserole and freeze it for an easy dinner later.

Ingredients & Substitutions

• 1 and 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoon, plus 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (15 oz) can green beans, drained
• 1 (10.75 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
• 2 and 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 to 3 cups of frozen tater tots
• Salt & black pepper to taste

Step By Step Instructions

STEP ONE – Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8 or 9-inch baking dish and set aside.

STEP TWO – In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, along with the onion and garlic powder. Drain off any excess fat, then stir in the Worcestershire sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

STEP THREE – Stir the mixture as it cooks. You do not want it to stick to the bottom of the skillet. Reduce temperature to medium if necessary.

STEP FOUR – Spread the cream of mushroom soup over the meat mixture.

STEP FIVE – Sprinkle the drained green beans on top of the soup mixture and season with a little salt and pepper.

STEP SIX – Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the green beans.

STEP SEVEN – Finally top with the frozen tater tots in a single layer.
STEP EIGHT – Bake in 375°F for 35 to 40 minutes. Tater tots should be golden brown.
Serve immediately and enjoy! Bake time may vary. This casserole is ready when the tater tots are nicely browned and the cheese is melted.

For an extra-cheesy casserole sprinkle 1/2 cup of grated cheddar on top of the tater tot layer during the last 10 minutes of baking. Who doesn’t love a cheesy tater tot casserole!!?

Storage and Freezing

Store leftover casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave or warm larger portions in the oven.

To freeze before baking, assemble the casserole in a freezer-safe pan, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking as directed.