Tasty Tater Tots

📜 Collection: Dwayne Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Jan | 📂 Category: Entrees A classic mid-century comfort food casserole featuring layers of mixed vegetables, seasoned ground chuck, cream of mushroom soup, and a crispy tater tot topping. This archival recipe card collection also includes a versatile marinade for chuck roast and a quick chow mein variation.

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Prep Time	Cook Time	Inactive / Chill Time	Yield / Servings
15 mins	30 mins	None	6 servings

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🔪 Key Equipment

• Casserole dish
• Skillet
• Mixing bowl

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Ingredients

Tasty Tater Tot Casserole

Measurements	Ingredients	Prep / Notes
1 package	Mixed Vegetables	frozen
1 lb.	Ground Chuck	browned
1 can	Cream of Mushroom Soup	undiluted
1/4 cup	Milk	whole or 2%
1 package	Tater Tots	frozen

Marinade for Chuck Roast

Measurements	Ingredients	Prep / Notes
1 1/2 cups	Salad Oil	vegetable or canola oil
3/4 cup	Soy Sauce	regular
1/4 cup	Worcestershire Sauce	classic
2 tbsp	Dry Mustard	powdered
2 1/2 tsp	Salt	fine table salt
1 tbsp	Black Pepper	coarse, freshly ground
1/2 cup	Red Wine Vinegar	tangy
1 1/2 tsp	Parsley Flakes	dried
2 cloves	Garlic	peeled and minced
1/3 cup	Lemon Juice	freshly squeezed

Chow Mein Casserole Variation

Measurements	Ingredients	Prep / Notes
1/2 cup	Rice	uncooked
2 cans	Cream of Chicken Soup	undiluted
1/4 cup	Soy Sauce	regular
1 1/2 cups	Water	room temperature
1 lb.	Ground Beef	browned
1 can	Chow Mein Noodles	crispy

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Instructions

Tasty Tater Tot Casserole Assembly & Baking

1. Spread 1 package frozen mixed vegetables evenly in the bottom of a casserole dish.
2. Place 1 lb. browned ground chuck directly on top of the vegetable layer.
3. Spread 1 can cream of mushroom soup evenly over the meat, then pour 1/4 cup milk over the top.
4. Arrange 1 package frozen tater tots in neat rows across the top of the casserole.
5. Bake uncovered at 375°F for 30 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown, crispy, and the edges are bubbling hot.

Chuck Roast Marinade Preparation

6. Combine 1 1/2 cups salad oil, 3/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp dry mustard, 2 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tbsp coarse black pepper, 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 1 1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes, 2 cloves garlic, and 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice in a medium bowl.
7. Mix well until thoroughly emulsified. This makes about 3 1/2 cups marinade.
8. Pour over chuck roast or steaks to marinate. The marinade can be drained from the steaks and saved for a second use before broiling.

Chow Mein Casserole Variation

9. Brown 1 lb. ground beef in a skillet and drain excess fat.
10. In a baking dish, mix the browned meat with 1/2 cup rice, 2 cans cream of chicken soup, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 1 1/2 cups water.
11. Bake for 30 minutes.
12. Top with 1 can chow mein noodles and cook for an additional 30 minutes until the noodles are toasted and the rice is tender.

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💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The Tater Tot Casserole can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance, covered, and stored in the refrigerator. Add 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time if cooking directly from the fridge.

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