Tater Tot Bake

Tater Tot Bake

1 lb ground chuck
2 tsp dehydrated minced onion
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 (10-oz) pkg frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 cup water
1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 (32-oz) pkg tater tots
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar

Preheat oven to 350^F.  Spray a 2-quart casserole dish and set aside.

In a large skillet, brown and crumble the ground chuck with the minced onion, salt and pepper over medium-high heat.  Stir in the Worcestershire sauce then add the mixed veggies and water.  Cook, stirring about 10 minutes until the water has evaporated.

Spoon the beef and vegetable mixture into the prepared dish.  Arrange the tater tots evenly over the beef.  In a small bowl, whisk the soup and milk until smooth and pour over the tater tots.  Sprinkle the Cheddar evenly over the top.

Bake in pre-heated oven for 30-40 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

My husband loves tater tots.  Me, not so much.  This casserole tasted really good, but the texture of the tater tots just did not work for me personally.  It was very flavorful though and John loved it!

Adapted from a recipe at allrecipes.com