Tater Tot Hotdish

Ingredients

US measurements with metric in parentheses.

• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• ½ cup (120 ml) milk
• 2 cups (270 g) green beans, fresh or frozen
• 1½ cups (170 g) shredded cheddar, divided
• 1 tsp (6 g) salt
• ½ tsp (1 g) black pepper
• 1 bag (32 oz / 900 g) frozen tater tots

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
2. Brown the beef with the onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat 7 minutes, breaking it up. Add garlic for 1 minute and drain excess fat.
3. Stir in the soup, milk, green beans, 1 cup cheddar, salt and pepper. Spread into the dish.
4. Arrange tater tots in tight rows over the top.
5. Bake 40 to 45 minutes until bubbling and the tots are deep golden and the filling is at least 160°F (71°C). Sprinkle with the remaining cheese for the last 5 minutes.