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Tater Tot Shepherd’s Pie

Tater Tot Shepherd's Pie: Comfort Food Worth Craving

Tater Tot Shepherd's Pie is a comforting dish with hearty beef, savory herbs, and crunchy tater tots, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Butter can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion chopped; can use shallots for milder taste
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef or Lamb ground turkey or vegetarian alternatives are fine
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning mix of dried basil and oregano works too
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste or ketchup as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Flour use gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1 cup Beef Broth vegetable broth for vegetarian version
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce soy sauce can be an alternative
  • to taste teaspoon Salt adjust according to taste
  • 2 cups Frozen Mixed Vegetables fresh veggies like peas and carrots are also great
Topping
  • 1 bag Frozen Tater Tots or hash browns as a substitute

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add 1 pound of ground beef (or lamb) and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently until browned.
  4. Lower the heat to medium and stir in 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, and 2 tablespoons of flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Slowly pour in 1 cup of beef broth, add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of salt. Allow the sauce to thicken for about 1 minute.
  6. Stir in 2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables and heat for another 3 minutes until warmed through.
  7. Pour the meat and vegetable mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  8. Layer frozen tater tots on top of the meat filling, covering completely.
  9. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
  10. Turn on the broiler for an extra 2-3 minutes to enhance crispiness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with various vegetables and proteins to suit dietary preferences.

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