Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole
Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting twist on the classic dish, featuring a savory filling topped with crispy tater tots. It’s the perfect family-friendly meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 small carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 cups tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground meat over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes. Add the chopped onion and diced carrots; sauté until softened.
- Stir in frozen peas, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes until combined.
- Pour the meat mixture into a greased baking dish and spread mashed potatoes evenly on top to cover.
- Arrange tater tots over the mashed potatoes and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added creaminess, mix sour cream or cream cheese into the mashed potatoes. - Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. - Customize with extra veggies like corn or bell peppers for added nutrition.
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