Description
Heavenly Angel Beef Casserole beckons with comforting layers of tender meat, creamy sauce, and hearty vegetables. Savory flavors meld together, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) lean ground beef
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) melted butter
Seasoning and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 28 grams) Italian dressing mix
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) beef broth
- 7 cups frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, carefully draining any excess fat.
- Whisk cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, melted butter, and Italian dressing mix in a mixing bowl until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy.
- Fold the cooked beef into the cream cheese sauce, ensuring each meat morsel is thoroughly coated.
- Transfer the beef and sauce mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it into an even layer across the bottom.
- Create a uniform layer of frozen tater tots directly on top of the beef mixture, covering the entire surface.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for golden brown and crispy tater tots.
- Once done, remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes to help set the sauce and stabilize the temperature.
- Serve hot, scooping out portions that showcase the creamy beef base and crispy potato topping.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier alternative that reduces saturated fat intake.
- Mix in diced vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach to boost nutritional value and add extra texture to the casserole.
- Use low-sodium cream of mushroom soup and reduced-fat cream cheese to create a more diet-friendly version without sacrificing flavor.
- Experiment with different seasoning blends like ranch or herb mixes instead of Italian dressing mix to customize the dish’s taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 424 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 695 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg