10-12" cast iron skillet or other oven-safe skillet OR
10-12" non-stick skillet AND
2-quart casserole dish
Ingredients
1poundlean ground beef85/15 is recommended
2cupsgreen beansfresh or frozen, cut in 1" pieces. *See Notes
1cup diced onion(1 small onion)
2clovesgarlicminced or pressed
10ouncescondensed cream of mushroom soup*See Notes
2cupsshredded cheddar cheesefreshly shredded is recommended
2cupsfrozen tater tots16 ounces, or half of a 32-ounce bag
½teaspoonsaltor more/less, to taste
½teaspoonground black pepperor more/less, to taste
Optional Garnishes
sour cream
chopped green onion
chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
Brown ground beef in a 10-12" skillet over medium heat. Add green beans, chopped onion, and garlic to skillet and saute until onions turn translucent. Drain fat from pan.
Add condensed soup to ground beef and vegetable mixture, and stir to combine. If your skillet is oven-safe, continue on to the next step. Otherwise, add the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish.
Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the green bean casserole, then add an even layer of tater tots over the top.
Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes, until the tater tots are crispy and golden brown, and the edges of the casserole are bubbly. Let cool 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sour cream, sliced green onion, or parsley, if desired.
Notes
Green Beans - Substitute with one 14-ounce can green beans, drained.
Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup - Substitute with a different condensed cream soup like chicken, celery, or potato.
Make Ahead Casserole Instructions:
Follow steps 1-3 of recipe card instructions, then cover and refrigerate casserole for up to 3 days.
When ready to serve, bake at 375º F for 35-40 minutes, until the tater tots are golden brown and the edges of the casserole are bubbly.
Let cool 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sour cream, sliced green onion, or parsley, if desired.