Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 pounds (900g) ground beef (80/20)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
  • ½ cup (120ml) beef broth (Note 1)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup (150g) frozen mixed vegetables (corn, carrots, peas, green beans)
  • 8 ounces (225g) cheddar cheese (shredded, Note 2)
  • 32 ounce (900g) bag frozen tater tots

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C and grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • In a skillet, cook ground beef until it’s no longer pink and cooked through. Drain fat. Remove onto a plate and set aside.
  • Add onion, and cook until softened (2-3 minutes), add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds – 1 minute.
  • Add flour, and cook it for 30 seconds then add the milk, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk and cook on medium heat for 3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Stir in the beef and frozen vegetables and remove from heat.
  • Layer the beef in the casserole dish, followed by the cheese, and arrange the tater tots on top in a single layer.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack, and cool for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or chives.