Sunny's Tater Tot Pie
Serves: 6
Iva Padberg
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
51
Spice
48
Sweetness
60
Sourness
43
mins
Prep time (avg)
6.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
3 tbsps
Olive Oil2 tsps
Worcestershire Sauce2 tbsps
Tomato Paste1 cup
Beef Stock1 cup
Vidalia Onion (chopped)Directions:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
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In a large pan on medium-high heat, add the oil
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When the oil begins to swirl, add the beef, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper
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Cook until the meat is browned, 6 to 8 minutes
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Stir in the tomato paste and saute for a few minutes to intensify the flavor
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Add the stock and bring to a simmer
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Season again and remove the mixture to a bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving the fat in the pan
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In the same pan, add the onions and cook until almost tender
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Then add the carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper
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Cook, tossing, until the vegetables are tender but still a bit crunchy, 6 to 8 minutes
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Remove from the heat
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In the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch casserole dish in this order, layer half of the beef mixture, pressing it down to level it, and then sprinkle half of the cheese evenly over the beef
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Pour the remaining half of the beef over the cheese and press down to level as well
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Add the vegetables, followed by the remaining cheese; press to level
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Top with the tater tots in a neat row like little soldiers
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Sprinkle the top with paprika and bake until the edges on the tots turn golden brown, 25 minutes