Ultimate Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole: Budget-Friendly Family Favorite
A hearty, budget-friendly tater tot casserole made with seasoned ground beef, oatmeal and tomato juice binder, topped with cheddar cheese soup and tater tots. Easy to assemble and baked until golden.
Equipment
- 9" x 13" baking pan
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Skillet
- Spatula
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cupTomato Juice
- 3/4 cupOatmeal
- 1 beatenEgg
- 1/4 teaspoonOnion Salt
- 1 teaspoonSalt
- 1/2 teaspoonPepper
- 2 poundsground beef
- 1 canCampbell's Cheddar Cheese Soup
- 28 ouncestater tots
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9" x 13" baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup Tomato Juice, 3/4 cup Oatmeal, 1 beaten Egg, 1/4 teaspoon Onion Salt, 1 teaspoon Salt, and 1/2 teaspoon Pepper; mix well.
- Brown 2 pounds ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess fat and let the beef cool slightly.
- Add the cooked ground beef to the bowl with the mixed ingredients and stir until evenly combined.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared 9" x 13" baking pan.
- Spoon or spread 1 can Campbell's Cheddar Cheese Soup over the beef mixture.
- Arrange 28 ounces tater tots in a single layer over the soup-topped beef.
- Bake uncovered at 350°F for 1 hour, until the tater tots are golden and the casserole is heated through.
- Let the casserole rest 5 minutes before serving.