Description
This hearty and comforting casserole is the ultimate comfort food for busy nights. Ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, and Italian seasoning combine with a crispy layer of tater tots on top to create a dish that’s savory, creamy, and satisfying. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this Angel Beef Casserole is sure to please everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10.5 oz) mushroom soup
- ½ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 packet (1 oz) Italian dressing mix
- 7 cups frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Prepare the Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Add the softened cream cheese to the cooked beef, stirring until the cream cheese is melted and fully incorporated into the meat.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mushroom soup, beef broth, melted butter, and the Italian dressing mix. Stir until well combined.
- Pour this sauce mixture over the beef and cream cheese mixture, stirring until everything is evenly combined. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Assemble the Casserole:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour the beef mixture into the prepared dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Top with the frozen tater tots, spreading them out in an even layer over the beef mixture.
- Bake the Casserole:
- Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy on top.
- Serve:
- Once the casserole is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this delicious, hearty meal!
Notes
- If you prefer a slightly thicker sauce, you can reduce the beef broth or add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the soup mixture.
- You can substitute the mushroom soup for cream of chicken soup if desired, or use a homemade cream sauce.
- For extra flavor, feel free to sprinkle some shredded cheese on top of the casserole before baking, or add some garlic powder to the beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Beef Casserole, Tater Tot Casserole, Comfort Food, Ground Beef Casserole, Easy Casserole Recipe