Philly Cheesesteak Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
This hearty Philly Cheesesteak Tater Tot Casserole combines ground beef, sautéed vegetables, rich gravy, melted mozzarella cheese, and crispy tater tots baked to golden perfection. A comforting and easy-to-make one-dish meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup sweet onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
Liquids and Seasonings
- 1 cup beef broth
- 0.87 ounces brown gravy packet
Cheese and Toppings
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese
- 28 ounces frozen tater tots
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F to prepare for baking the casserole later on.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add butter and ground beef. Cook the beef until it is almost fully browned.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in diced onions, green bell pepper, and sliced mushrooms to the beef in the skillet.
- Sauté Vegetables: Continue cooking until the onions and bell peppers are softened and the mushrooms are tender.
- Add Broth and Gravy: Stir in the beef broth and the brown gravy packet, mixing well to create a flavorful base.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the beef and vegetable mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Add Cheese Layer: Sprinkle the 3 cups of mozzarella cheese evenly over the beef mixture.
- Top with Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in an even layer on top of the cheese.
- Bake Casserole: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake at 425°F for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly, cheese is melted, and tater tots are crispy and golden brown.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving and enjoy your hearty meal.
Notes
- Use a 9×13 inch baking dish for the best results.
- Frozen tater tots do not need to be thawed before baking.
- Feel free to substitute mozzarella with provolone or cheddar cheese for a different flavor.
- For extra cheesiness, you can add a cheese layer both under and over the tater tots.
- This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking; just increase bake time slightly if baking from cold.
Keywords: Philly Cheesesteak, Tater Tot Casserole, Ground Beef Casserole, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food, One Dish Meal, Baked Tater Tots
