Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients

• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Tater tots (1 bag (2 lbs))
• Cheddar cheese (2 cups, shredded)
• Cream of mushroom soup (1 can (10.75 oz))
• Mixed vegetables (1 bag (16 oz), frozen)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1 medium, chopped)
• Ground beef (1 lb)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Cook the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef is browned and cooked through. Be sure to break up the beef into small crumbles as it cooks.
3. Drain the excess fat from the skillet.
4. Add the mixed vegetables and cream of mushroom soup to the skillet. Stir until well combined.
5. Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.
7. Arrange the tater tots on top of the mixture in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
8. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.