It will feel watery but trust me – it’s just right! Resist the urge to let the sauce reduce down too much as it will reduce in the oven. Turn the heat back down to medium then simmer for a few minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened. Now slowly stream in chicken broth and milk (I use skim or unsweetened almond milk) while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.Īdd gluten-free tamari or soy sauce (dish will not be GF if using traditional soy sauce), ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, plus smoked paprika then turn the heat up slightly to bring the mixture to a bubble. Sprinkle in gluten-free or all-purpose flour (dish will not be GF if using AP flour) then whisk while cooking for 1 more minute. Next, melt butter in the skillet over medium heat then add sliced mushrooms and chopped shallot. Saute until the mushrooms are slightly tender, 3-5 minutes, then add minced garlic and saute for 1 more minute. Start by browning ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper then drain and set aside. The one time I made this dish with the intent to photograph the steps I was doing approximately 49 other things, including peeling hummus-slathered turkey off the kitchen floor courtesy of Lincoln letting know he was done with dinner. We scrape the skillet clean anytime I make it for dinner!įirst thing’s first – pretend this is the orange, oven-safe cast iron skillet that you’re going to see in the rest of the pictures. Skillet Tater Tot Casserole is a meat and potatoes dish that’ll stick to your ribs but since it’s made with mostly homemade ingredients you can feel good about feeding it to your whole family. I use this 10-1/4″ cast iron skillet from Le Creuset – it’s my all-time favorite all-purpose skillet and will literally outlive me. From browning the ground beef, to making the flavorful sauce, to crisping up the tots in the oven, all you need is an oven-safe skillet. I’ve also updated the classic to be cooked then baked in just one skillet. PLUS my homemade version tastes way better. I’m ditching canned soup because it’s usually not gluten-free plus it’s full of unnecessary ingredients. Tater Tot Casserole usually calls for condensed soup mixed with ground beef and frozen vegetables which are piled into a casserole dish then topped with tater tots and baked. Plus, like the time I shared my Mom’s Maid Rite recipe, I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a whole bunch of you who have never even heard of it before! You’re welcome. Eating it is like getting a big hug from your Mom. Tater Tot Casserole is a Midwest classic. Comfort food does not get easier than Skillet Tater Tot Casserole! Sound the alarm: Tater Tot Casserole (or Hotdish as my neighbors to the north in Minnesota like to call it!) has been officially updated – make that UPGRADED – to skillet meal status! Oh yes, what you see here is saucy, seasoned ground beef and vegetables topped with the king of the frozen foods aisle – tater tots of course – and everything is simmered then oven-crisped in just one skillet.
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