Southern Five Layer Beef (Printable Version)

Hearty casserole layering ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, and crispy tater tots baked until golden.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Meat and Vegetables

01 - 454 grams ground beef
02 - 1 medium onion, diced

→ Dairy

03 - 120 grams shredded cheddar cheese

→ Canned Goods

04 - 1 can (approx. 300 grams) cream of mushroom soup

→ Frozen Foods

05 - 1 bag (approx. 500 grams) frozen tater tots

→ Seasonings

06 - Salt, to taste
07 - Black pepper, to taste
08 - Additional seasonings as desired

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C and grease a baking dish thoroughly.
02 - Sauté ground beef with diced onion in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned. Season with salt, pepper, and preferred additional seasonings.
03 - Spread the cream of mushroom soup evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer the cooked beef mixture over the soup, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
04 - Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Use freshly ground black pepper and season well during cooking to enhance flavor.