Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the Beef:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and chopped onion until the meat is fully cooked and the onion is tender. Drain any excess fat.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, mixed vegetables (if using), and season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Layer the Casserole:
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spread the beef mixture evenly across the bottom.
- Top the beef mixture with shredded cheese.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots on top of the cheese in a single layer.
- Bake:
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
This dish is a fun and delicious way to enjoy comfort food! If you have any variations or ingredients you’d like to add, let me know!