Shepherd's Pie Tater Tot (Print-Friendly Version)
Ground beef, creamy potatoes, corn, tater tots, and cheese come together for a hearty family dinner favorite.
# Ingredients List:
→ Beef Filling
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450 g lean ground beef
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1 cup (150 g) diced yellow onions
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340 g canned corn, with liquid
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120 ml water
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25 g beef gravy mix
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 tablespoon onion powder
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1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
→ Mashed Potatoes
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360 ml water
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2 tablespoons (28 g) margarine
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113 g instant mashed potato mix
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120 ml milk
→ Topping
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800 g frozen tater tots
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2 cups (200 g) shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
# How to Make It:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 220°C.
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Place the ground beef and a small amount of margarine or butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Break up the beef while cooking.
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Add diced onions to the pan with the ground beef. Stir and cook until onions are translucent and beef is fully browned.
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Add canned corn with its liquid, water, beef gravy mix, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder to the pan. Stir until the mixture is evenly coated and combined.
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Spread the beef mixture evenly in a greased 23 x 33 cm baking dish. Set aside.
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Bring water and margarine to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and add instant mashed potato mix and milk. Stir briefly until combined, let stand for 1 minute, then stir until smooth and creamy.
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Evenly spread the mashed potatoes over the beef mixture in the baking dish.
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Place frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the mashed potatoes.
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Bake the casserole in the oven for 30 minutes.
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Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheese blend evenly over the tater tots.
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Return the dish to the oven and bake for a further 4–6 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
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Allow the casserole to rest for several minutes before portioning and serving.
# Extra Tips:
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For added flavor, substitute half of the beef with lamb mince or include diced carrots and peas in the filling.