Dinner for 8
Tater Tot Casserole
Ground beef and vegetables simmer in a creamy sauce, then bake beneath crisp frozen tater tots and melted cheddar.
$6.85for 4 servings
$1.71 per serving$6.85 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: bbcgoodfood.com
- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.21Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.27Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.16Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.93Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1.1 lb | $6.05Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.05Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $0.53Typical price |
| Frozen potatoes, dumplings, pizza$0.14/oz typical | 18 oz | $2.47Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.15Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.70 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlourAsian sauces and pastesMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter plus extra for the dish
- 1 large carrot diced
- 1 large celery stick diced
- 1 onion diced
- 1/4 tsp garlic granules
- 1/4 tsp onion granules
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 6 tbsp plain flour
- 1 tbsp chicken bouillon or stock cube crumbled
- 475 ml whole milk
- 120 ml double cream
- 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 500 g beef mince
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 150 g frozen peas
- 500 g frozen tater tots or hashbrown bites
- 1 handful grated cheddar cheese (optional)
- ketchup to serve (optional)
- freshly chopped parsley to serve (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the carrot, celery, and onion for 6 minutes.
- Add the beef, garlic, garlic granules, onion granules, and thyme, then cook until the beef reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the flour and bouillon, then slowly add the milk and cream until smooth.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, tomato purée, and peas, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spread the mixture in the dish, cover with tater tots, and bake for 30 minutes until browned and bubbling.
- Sprinkle with cheddar and bake for 5 more minutes.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
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