Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole Easy Family Dinner
Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole combines the meaty, veggie-packed comfort of classic shepherd’s pie with a crispy, golden tater tot topping. Easy to make, family-friendly, and totally delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or chicken soup
- ¼ cup milk or beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Brown meat with onion and garlic. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in veggies, soup, broth/milk, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.
- Spread in baking dish. Top with cheese, then tater tots.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Cool 5–10 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
- Add taco seasoning and black beans for Cowboy version.
- Use lean ground turkey for a lighter meal.
- Great for meal prep or freezing ahead.