Quick Hot Dish

Satisfy your craving for a hearty, comforting meal with this irresistible Quick Hot Dish—a Midwestern-inspired classic that’s as easy as it is delicious. This crowd-pleaser combines savory ground beef, tender onions, and a medley of colorful mixed vegetables, all lovingly coated in a creamy blend of mushroom soup and sour cream. Topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese and a crispy layer of golden tater tots, this casserole is baked to perfection in just 40 minutes. With minimal prep time and pantry-friendly ingredients, it’s the ultimate weeknight dinner for busy families. Serve this one-pan wonder straight from the oven and watch as it becomes an instant dinnertime favorite! Keywords: quick hot dish recipe, tater tot casserole, easy comfort food, ground beef recipes, one-pan dinner ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 cups tater tots
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 3

While the beef is cooking, finely dice the onion.

Step 4

Add the diced onion to the skillet with the cooked beef and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it softens.

Step 5

Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the beef and vegetable mixture.

Step 9

Arrange the tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy on top.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy this quick, delicious comfort dish with family or friends!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2037.9 grams (2037.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3603

Total Fat 255.40g	327%
Saturated Fat 102.50g	513%
Polyunsaturated Fat 35.00g
Cholesterol 549mg	183%
Sodium 5773mg	251%
Total Carbohydrate 222.40g	81%
Dietary Fiber 29.50g	105%
Total Sugars 43.80g
Protein 137.90g	276%

Vitamin D 85IU	427%
Calcium 1583mg	122%
Iron 14mg	75%
Potassium 3576mg	76%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.5%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 23.8%