Its like your classic shepherds pie, but a lot more fun. in this recipe, we playfully top Shepherds pie filling with crispy tater tots in lieu of the traditional, creamy mashed potatoes. this dish is neither a pot nor a pie, but we think youll love its ease, deliciousness and nostalgia, whatever you call it!
Directions for: Tater Tot Shepherd's Pie
Ingredients
1 tsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 tsp salt
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 cup regular beef stock
1 cups frozen vegetable medley
1 lb(s) tater tots of choice
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. in a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion and cook until translucent and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Increase heat to high and add in beef and salt. Stirring often, cook until no pink remains in the meat, about 5 minutes.
3. Add in flour and tomato paste and stir to combine. Pour in beef stock and cook until mixture is thick and saucy, about 5 minutes. Fold in frozen vegetables.
4. Smooth mixture into a large casserole dish. Arrange tater tots on top of beef mixture until completely covered. Bake until tater tots are golden and crisp, about 35 minutes. Serve.
Source and Credits
Recipe courtesy of Michelle Rabin
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