s CLASSIC TATER TOT HOTDISH *****
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Instructions *** 2-7-21 for super bowl, this was great, better than expected, like a cottage pie, makes a lot *** serves 8 ingredients 1/2 c (113g) unsalted butter, divided 2 carrots, finely chopped 2 stalks of celery, finely chopped 1 large onion, divided and finely chopped kosher salt 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour 3 c (715g) whole milk 2 tb chicken, vegetable, or beef soup mix (i prefer the orrington farms brand, but something similar, like a bouillon cube or better than bouillon or a homemade bouillon will work) black pepper 2 1/4 pounds ground beef (i typically go for around 85% lean) 9 oz frozen peas or corn 1 1/2 pound tater tots if you’re feeling wild: a few handfuls of shredded cheese, for topping if you’re feeling fancy: fresh chopped parsley, for topping if you’re feeling like you and i should be bffs: ketchup, for serving clues preheat the oven to 400ºf. first, make the creamed soup: in a large pot, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over medium high heat. add the carrots, celery, half of the onion, and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until soft, about 12-15 minutes. stir in the flour and cook for another minute. stir in half of the milk and cook, stirring, until thickened. stir in the remaining milk and cook, stirring, until very thick. add the soup mix, a bunch of turns of black pepper, and a teaspoon of salt. taste and adjust seasoning as desired. pour into a heat safe bowl and set aside. wipe out your pot and set it back over medium high heat. melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and add the remaining half of the onion and a pinch of salt. cook, stirring, until soft, about 5-7 minutes. add the ground beef and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned. season with salt and pepper. stir in the peas or corn. using a slotted spoon to drain the juices, transfer half of the beef mixture to a 4-quart casserole dish and spread it out evenly. layer on half of the soup mixture, and then the other half of the beef, and the other half of the soup. cover with perfect rows and columns of tater tots. sprinkle with another pinch of salt and pepper, top with cheese, if desired, and bake until the tots are golden brown and crispy on top, about 45 minutes. let cool slightly, top with parsley if desired, and serve with ketchup. to make ahead: complete the steps up through topping with tater tots (and cheese, if using). let cool, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate or freeze until ready to cook. it'll last 2 days in the refrigerator and 3 months in the freezer. if reheating from the fridge, proceed as directed but add on a few more minutes in the oven to ensure that it’s heated through. to reheat from frozen, cover with foil and bake at 350º for an hour, and then uncover and then increase the heat to 400º and bake for another 20-30 minutes, until tots are golden brown and the innards are heated through. This recipe published with BigOven, and can be imported instantly by BigOven users. Download your free trial at www.bigoven.com.  |
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