Cowboy Lasagna
I've had a few requests for this recipe so I figured I would post it here. It's super simple and wildly popular. I hope y'all like it.
I've had a few requests for this recipe so I figured I would post it here. It's super simple and wildly popular. I hope y'all like it.
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb of ground beef
- minced onions - 4 tbsp
- worcestershire sauce - generous sprinkling
- parsley - roughly 3 tbsp divided
- one can of tomato soup - 10 3/4 ozs
- one can of corn - 15.25 ozs
- dried ground mustard - 3 tbsp
- one package of tater tots - 32 ozs
- mozzarella cheese - roughly 4 cups
- Carbohydrate 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 0 g
- Saturated Fat 0 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Recipe (454g)
- Sodium 73.6805729166668 mg
- Sugar 0 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Calories 0 calories
Step-by-step
- Brown ground beef with spices - drain. Add can of soup and can of corn, simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a greased 9x13 baking dish, arrange tator tots in single layer. Cover with 2 cups of cheese. Pour ground beef mixture over top and cover with remaining cheese and 1 tbsp of parsley.
- Place in a 350F oven for 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Using frozen tater tots without arranging them in a single, edge-to-edge layer remains the single most common error cooks make with this style of casserole, which inevitably results in soggy potatoes instead of a crisp foundation. When browning the ground beef, drain excess fat thoroughly through a fine-mesh strainer before incorporating the tomato soup to prevent the sauce from breaking down into an oily slick during baking. Understanding how each component functions allows for seamless modifications to accommodate dietary needs without sacrificing structural integrity.
- Replace the standard beef with lean ground turkey or textured vegetable protein at a one-to-one ratio for a lighter version, though you must add two tablespoons of neutral oil to compensate for the missing fat during the browning stage.
- Swap the traditional mozzarella for a dairy-free melting cheese alternative if avoiding lactose, ensuring the substitute contains added fats like coconut oil so it browns properly under the 350 degrees Fahrenheit oven heat.
- Drain the canned corn completely in a colander for five minutes to eliminate excess moisture that would otherwise steam the tater tots and ruin the textural contrast between the crunchy potatoes and the savory meat filling.
- Allow the assembled dish to rest for exactly five minutes after removing it from the oven at 350F so the melted cheese and starches can set enough to hold clean squares when portioned.
Pair this hearty bake with a crisp, highly acidic green salad dressed in a sharp vinaigrette to cut through the rich layers of cheese and beef. Leftovers will keep safely in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days and reheat well in a 350 degrees Fahrenheit oven.
