Ground Beef and Tots Casserole

By á-23189

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef (85% lean or leaner)
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 10.75-ounce can condensed cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
• 1 soup can full of milk
• 1 2-pound package frozen potato tots, thawed

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 2- or 2½-quart casserole.
In a sauté pan, brown beef over medium heat. Drain off the grease. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, melt butter. Add onions and bell pepper; sauté over medium heat until softened.
Return the beef to the pan, then add soup and milk. Stir to combine, and cook for a few minutes.
Line the bottom of the prepared casserole with half of the tots. Add the meat mixture in an even layer. Top with another layer of tots. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the tots are browned and the meat mixture is bubbling.
Makes 8 servings.