Venison Tater Tot Casserole or Use Ground Beef
Transform your weeknight dinners with this hearty and satisfying Venison Tater Tot Casserole, a comforting twist on a classic dish that can also be made with ground beef. This recipe layers savory ground venison (or beef) cooked with onions, garlic, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce for depth, paired with a creamy blend of mixed vegetables, sour cream, and cream of mushroom soup. Topped with golden, crispy tater tots and gooey melted cheddar cheese, this casserole delivers rich flavors and textures in every bite. Ready in under an hour, it’s a perfect all-in-one meal for busy evenings, with freezer-friendly leftovers that make it just as convenient. Simple to assemble and loved by both kids and adults, this tater tot casserole is comfort food at its finest.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground venison (or ground beef)
- 1 Yellow onion, diced
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups Frozen mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, carrots, corn, and green beans)
- 1 10.5-ounce can Cream of mushroom soup
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 32 ounces Frozen tater tots
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground venison (or ground beef) until browned, breaking it up into small crumbles, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, mixing well to combine. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked meat mixture, frozen mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
Spread the meat and vegetable mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the meat mixture.
Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the top of the casserole, covering the entire surface.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4089 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 224.2 g | 287% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.7 g | 469% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 34.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 688 mg | 229% | |
| Sodium | 9770 mg | 425% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 335.9 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.1 g | 140% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.4 g | ||
| Protein | 197.5 g | 395% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 2307 mg | 177% | |
| Iron | 26.5 mg | 147% | |
| Potassium | 5319 mg | 113% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
