Tater Tot Hotdish

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbground beef (85/15)$4.63
• 1 lbfrozen tater tots$2.14
• 2 cupfrozen mixed vegetables$1.36
• 1 cancream of mushroom soup$1.65
• 1 eachyellow onion, diced$0.53
• 1 cupcheddar cheese, shredded$1.87
• 1 tbspWorcestershire sauce$0.11
• 1 tspkosher salt$0.01
• 0.5 tspblack pepper$0.04
• Total for 4 servings$12.34

Most of the cost is ground beef (85/15) ($4.63) and frozen tater tots ($2.14). Prices are estimated for the amount used, at average US grocery prices (November 2026).

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 2-quart (or 8x8-inch) baking dish.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and yellow onion, and cook for 7 to 9 minutes while crumbling the meat until fully browned with no pink remaining (reaching an internal temperature of at least 160°F or 71°C).
3. Drain off any excess grease, lower the heat to medium-low, and stir in the cream of mushroom soup, frozen mixed vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and black pepper, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until evenly combined and heated through.
4. Spread the beef and vegetable mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, sprinkle the cheddar cheese across the top, and arrange the frozen tater tots in a tight, even layer over the cheese. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35 to 40 minutes until the filling bubbles vigorously at the edges and the tater tots are deep golden and crisp.
5. Remove from the oven, let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes so the sauce sets, then scoop into hearty portions and serve warm.