Tater Tot Shepherd's Pie Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 onion, finely diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 pound ground beef
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups beef broth
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2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Topping
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2 pound bag frozen tater tots
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook diced onion for 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add ground beef, cook and crumble until no longer pink. Add tomato paste and flour, cook 1 minute. Gradually stir in beef broth until well combined.
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Add frozen vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Cook until vegetables are heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
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Transfer mixture to 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange frozen tater tots in single layer on top. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
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Bake uncovered for 30 minutes on middle rack until tater tots are cooked through and golden. Garnish with parsley if desired before serving.
# Notes:
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Can use low or no sodium beef broth if needed
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Tater tots don't need to be thawed before use