Delicious Angel Beef Casserole 🍽️✨

Delicious Angel Beef Casserole 🍽️✨

A hearty and comforting casserole made with lean ground beef, creamy ingredients, and topped with crispy tater tots—perfect for family dinners!

Ingredients:

2 lbs lean ground beef

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

1/2 cup beef broth

1/4 cup melted butter

1 packet (1 oz) Italian dressing mix

7 cups frozen tater tots

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheating the Oven

First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready when you assemble your casserole.

2. Browning the Beef

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Be sure to break it apart as it cooks and drain off any excess fat.

3. Preparing the Creamy Sauce

In a separate mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, melted butter, and the Italian dressing mix. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.

4. Assembling the Casserole

Once the beef is cooked and the sauce is mixed, transfer the beef into the greased baking dish. Pour the creamy sauce over the beef and gently stir it together.

5. Adding Tater Tots as a Topping

Top the casserole with a generous layer of frozen tater tots, making sure to cover the entire surface evenly. This will ensure you get a crispy, golden topping after baking.

6. Baking and Serving

Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy. Once done, let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Tips for the Best Angel Beef Casserole

Don’t skip draining the fat: This step is essential to avoid a greasy casserole.

Use high-quality tater tots: For the crispiest topping, go with a brand you trust, and bake the casserole on the middle rack.

Season to taste: Feel free to add extra seasoning like garlic powder, onion powder, or black pepper to the beef while it browns.

Variations and Recipe Swaps

Vegetarian Version: Swap out the beef for a plant-based ground meat substitute, and use cream of celery soup instead of cream of mushroom for a twist.

Spicy Casserole: Add diced jalapeños or sprinkle some red pepper flakes into the sauce mixture for a little heat.

Cheesy Delight: Mix in shredded cheddar cheese into the beef and sauce mixture or sprinkle some on top before adding the tater tots for extra indulgence.

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