TATER TOT CASSEROLE WITHOUT CREAM OF SOUP

Tater Tot Casserole without Cream of Soup image

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic (or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder)
15 oz green beans (1 can or equivalent frozen)
1/2 tsp seasoned salt- your favorite brand
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
1/2 tsp beef bouillon powder
1/2 c water
1/2 c milk
1/2 - 1 c shredded cheese - cheddar or similar
1/2 lb frozen tater tots, or enough to cover surface
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Brown beef, stirring to break up. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. When onion is translucent and beef is no longer pink, turn off heat. Drain grease.
2. In small sauce pan, melt butter. Stir in flour until combined. Slowly add water, bouillon powder and milk, stirring constantly. Stir over medium-high heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, stir beans and seasonings into beef. Stir in thickened sauce. Sprinkle cheese over surface, then add a layer of tater tots. Bake in oven for 40 minutes or until tater tots look golden and cheese is melted.