Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2-3 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, divided
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 16oz mixed frozen veggies, thawed
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 2 pounds frozen tater tots
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh chives, for topping (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Melt butter, olive oil, and onions together in a large oven-safe skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.
  • Pour in 1/2 cup of the wine a little bit at a time. Cook another 8-10 minutes until onions are caramelized.
  • Push the onions to the side of the pan and stir in ground beef, thawed veggies, garlic, thyme, parsley, cayenne, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat as it cooks, another 5 minutes until the meat is browned.
  • Stir in flour and cook another minute. Add remaining 1/2 cup wine, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle Gruyere cheese on top, followed by the tater tots. Bake 20 minutes, until the tots are golden.
  • Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the tater tots and bake another 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted. Serve topped as desired with fresh thyme and chives.