Tater Tot Hotdish

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. 2

   In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion for 8-10 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the beef is no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.

3. 3

   Stir the minced garlic into the skillet and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

5. 5

   Gently fold in the drained green beans. Pour the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.

6. 6

   Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single, even layer over the top of the beef mixture.

7. 7

   Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly around the edges.

8. 8

   Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.

9. 9

   Let the hotdish rest for 10 minutes before serving. This allows it to set up and makes it easier to serve.