Lisa's Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

A nostalgic comfort food classic! This easy-to-make Tater Tot Casserole recipe is a family favorite, inspired by Lisa's love for this dish. Customize it with your favorite gravy and spice blends for a truly unique and satisfying meal. Get ready for crispy tater tots, juicy ground beef, and a perfectly seasoned gravy topping.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 859.1 kcal

Protein 84g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lisa's Tater Tot Casserole

30 oz tater tots
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Beef Gravy

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How to Make Lisa's Tater Tot Casserole

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium (approximately 9x13 inch) casserole dish, tightly arrange 30 oz of tater tots in a single layer.
Evenly crumble 1 lb of ground beef over the tater tots.
Season the ground beef generously with salt and pepper (about 1 tsp each, or to taste). You can also add other spices like garlic powder, onion powder, or chili powder for extra flavor (1/2 - 1 tsp each, as desired).
Pour 2 cups of your favorite gravy over the seasoned ground beef and tater tots.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the gravy is bubbly and slightly crusty, and the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.