Name: Tater Tot Casserole with Beef, Corn & Zucchini
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 medium zucchini, shredded; 1.5 cups chopped tomatoes, divided; 1 cup corn kernels; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided; 2 cups frozen tater or veggie tots; Cooking spray; Chopped chives for garnish

Tater Tot Casserole with Beef, Corn & Zucchini

5.0

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6 Reviews

Casseroles can be for summer too! We packed this one with peak-season vegetables—corn, zucchini and tomatoes—then topped it with crispy tater tots and gooey melted cheese, making it a dinner winner.

Hilary Meyer

Published on May 4, 2021

Skillet Beef, Corn & Zucchini Tater Tot Casserole — Photo: Jason Donnelly

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 medium zucchini, shredded
1 ½ cups chopped tomatoes, divided
1 cup corn kernels
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups frozen tater or veggie tots
Cooking spray
Chopped chives for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 450°F.
Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and onion. Cook, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until the onion is soft and the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, 1 cup tomatoes, corn, chili powder, Worcestershire and salt; cook, stirring, until the zucchini has begun to release its liquid, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring, until the liquid has thickened, about 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
Spread the mixture into an even layer. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese and arrange tots evenly over the cheese. Coat the tots with cooking spray. Transfer the pan to the oven.
Bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until the cheese is melted and the tots are golden brown, about 5 minutes more. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup tomatoes and garnish with chives, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

382	Calories
23g	Fat
22g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1 1/4 cups
Calories 382
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 23g	46%
Total Fat 23g	29%
Saturated Fat 8g	40%
Cholesterol 68mg	23%
Vitamin A 1178IU	24%
Sodium 550mg	24%
Potassium 794mg	17%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.