Slow-Cooker Tater Tot Casserole

Name: Slow-Cooker Tater Tot Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 25 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound frozen cut green beans; 1 bag (32 ounces) frozen Tater Tots; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

What's not to love about classic Tater Tot casserole—especially when it's made in the slow cooker? You'll want to add this family-pleasing potluck favorite to your regular rotation. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound frozen cut green beans
1 bag (32 ounces) frozen Tater Tots
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large skillet cook beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain and transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add onions and mushrooms to skillet; cook over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in condensed soup, salt and pepper. Place vegetable mixture in slow cooker; add green beans and stir to combine. Top with Tater Tots and cheese.
Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours. Let stand, uncovered, 15 minutes before serving.

Test Kitchen tips

For more color, use frozen mixed vegetables in place of green beans in this family friendly dish.