Tater-tot hotdish is a Minnesota staple. Many are bland and boring, especially to those who didn’t grow up with it. Trust me, this one will knock your socks off!
Preheat oven to 375F.
Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet; add red bell pepper just a few minutes before ground beef is done.
Drain any excess grease.
Add soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, chili sauce, dry onion soup mix, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and 1 cup cheese. Mix thoroughly.
Stir in peas, carrots, corn, and green beans.
Transfer to a casserole baking dish. (I prefer 8″ or 9″ square, but any size will be fine. When mixture is more spread out, it will cook faster, but the ratio to the potatoes will be the same.)
Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over the mixture.
Top with Tater-tots. I like to lay them in nice even rows, usually a few have to be laid vertically to use up the whole bag.
Bake at 375F until filling is bubbling, usually about 35 minutes for an 8″ square dish. Turn up to broil for a few minutes if you like crispy potatoes on top, but watch closely—they will finish fast.
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I loved the addition of all the vegetables! The recommend amount of chili sauce and cayenne was a bit much for me.. I’ll probably leave the cayenne out next time. Very delicious and filling!
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momto2boyssc on 10.19.2009
Made this last night as a “comfort food, chilly weather finally came to town” meal with good friends. Really good – and terribly easy.
I think next time I’ll use more Worshestire sauce and more cheese and REALLY brown those tots on top!