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Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole garnished and served on plate next to form and napkin
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Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole

It’s tough to find a person who won’t enjoy a serving - or two! - of Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole. This tasty recipe leaves the canned soups behind and incorporates heavy cream, beef, veggies, and classic tater tots into a timeless comfort food!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 380kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons herb and garlic seasoning or a favorite seasoning blend
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups frozen mixed veggies
  • 24 ounces frozen tater tots
  • 4 oz shredded cheese

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat until it is fully cooked with no pink remaining. Drain extra grease.
  • Add flour to pan and stir to coat beef evenly.
  • Slowly add in broth while continuing to stir, ensuring there are no lumps of flour.
  • Add seasonings and bring mixture up to a slow boil. Then, reduce to a simmer.
  • Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes until broth thickens enough to coat the spoon.
  • Stir in cream and continue to simmer for another 3-5 minutes to let everything thicken. It should reach the consistency of a canned creamy soup.
  • Add veggies and stir mixture to combine evenly.
  • Spray slow cooker with a non-stick cooking spray.
  • Add meat mixture to slow cooker.
  • Top with tater tots and cheese in an even layer.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze single servings in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
  • I used my mini casserole slow cooker but you can make this in a regular oval slow cooker as well. If you use a round slow cooker, the tater tots will need to be layered more and won’t be as crispy.
  • Make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and tater tots that are specifically marked gluten-free. As always, check all ingredient labels!

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 838mg | Potassium: 575mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2540IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 3mg