39min 4 ppl
Tater Tot Casserole
63 minutes
4 people
Hardover 60 min or 12+ steps
63 min · 6 steps
Hard: over 60 min or 12+ steps
560 kcalper person
Protein 28g
Carbs 42g
Fats 32g
About this dish
Browned beef mince and sweetcorn are folded through a creamy homemade sauce and baked under a layer of crispy golden tater tots.
Allergy Info
Dairy, Gluten, Celery
Diet Info
Meat
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Onionfinely chopped1
Meat & Poultry
- Beef Mince15% fat500 g
Dairy & Eggs
- Unsalted butter30 g
- Whole milk400 ml
- Cheddar Cheesegrated100 g
Tins & Jars
- Chicken stock100 ml
- Sweetcornfrozen150 g
Dried Goods
- Plain flour30 g
- frozen tater tots500 g
Spices & Seasonings
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Utensils
- Large frying pan
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Meat thermometer
- Baking dish
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
Method
1
Cook the beef mince and onion in a large frying pan over medium heat, breaking up the beef, until well browned and a meat thermometer reads at least 71°C, about 10 minutes.
Approx. 12 minutes
2
Season with salt and black pepper and spread the beef mixture over the base of a baking dish.
Approx. 4 minutes
3
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in the milk and chicken stock until smooth.
Approx. 5 minutes
4
Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, stirring often, until thickened, then stir in the sweetcorn and pour over the beef.
Approx. 7 minutes
5
Scatter the cheddar over the sauce, then arrange the frozen tater tots in an even layer on top.
Approx. 5 minutes
6
Bake at 200°C for 30 minutes until the tater tots are golden and crisp.
Approx. 30 minutes
