Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon mustard
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
1/2 cup dill pickles (chopped, optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
3. Cook chopped onion until softened, about 3–4 minutes
4. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute
5. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart
6. Season with salt, pepper, ketchup, and mustard
7. Remove from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheese
8.
9. Spread beef mixture evenly in a baking dish
10. Top with remaining cheese
11. Arrange frozen tater tots evenly over the top
12. Bake for 25–30 minutes until tater tots are golden and crispy
13. Remove from oven and let cool slightly
14. Top with chopped pickles and parsley before serving
Notes
Use ground turkey as a lighter option
Add bacon bits for extra flavor
Swap cheddar for American cheese for classic cheeseburger taste
Serve with extra ketchup or burger sauce on the side
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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