Creamy Beef & Potatoes

One of my husband's favorite childhood memories was eating his Grandma Barney's Tater Tot Casserole. It's just as much fun making with O'Brien potatoes, too.

Creamy Beef & Potatoes

Average Rating: 3.65

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups frozen O'Brien potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 2/3 cup 2% milk
  • 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  • 1. Place potatoes and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered, on high until tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring twice.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 6-8 minutes; drain. Stir in salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk soup and milk until blended; add to beef. Stir in potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1-3/4 cups: 664 calories, 38g fat (19g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 1851mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 37g protein.