Tater Tot Casserole (No Condensed Soup)
A hearty and flavorful casserole featuring ground beef, mushrooms, and crispy tater tots, all made from scratch without condensed soup.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb ground beef
- salt and pepper salt and pepper (to taste)
Dairy & Fats
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 shallot shallot (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp gluten-free or all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 cup milk (skim)
- 2 tbsp gluten-free tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Tater Tots
- 2 lb bag tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat oven as per tater tot bag instructions. Brown ground beef in a skillet, season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
- Melt butter, sauté mushrooms and shallots for 3-5 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1 minute. Whisk in flour, cook 1 minute, then gradually add broth and milk, stirring constantly. Add tamari, ketchup, Worcestershire, and paprika; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in cooked beef, top with tater tots, and bake according to bag instructions. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a cast iron skillet for best results and ensure tater tots are evenly spread for crispiness.
Nutrition
Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 30g | Sodium: 900mg