Tater Tot Casserole

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Tater Tot Casserole to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Tater Tot Casserole, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's®
• Condensed Cream of Mushroom
• Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
• sauce
• 3 cups frozen Tater Tots

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Cook beef and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until beef is well browned, stirring to break up meat

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Stir soup, ketchup and Worcestershire into skillet

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Spoon beef mixture into 12x8-inch shallow baking dish

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Arrange potatoes around edge of casserole

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Bake at 425 degrees F for 25 minutes or until potatoes are done.