Crock Pot Ground Beef and Tater Tot Casserole
This easy crock pot tater tot casserole with ground beef is sure to become a family favorite week night dinner.
This hearty casserole can be made completely in the crock pot so there is minimal clean up on school nights.
With ground beef and tater tots, this simple crock pot casserole is packed with plenty of protein and carbs but is also kid friendly.

If you’re looking for an easy and delicious dinner recipe that will satisfy the whole family, look no further than crock pot tater tot casserole with ground beef. This hearty dish combines the comfort of tater tots with the savory flavors of seasoned ground beef and cheese.
Plus, it’s made in a slow cooker, so you can set it and forget it for a few hours while the flavors meld together. Get ready to add a new favorite to your recipe collection!
CRock Pot tater to casserole with ground beef
The crock pot tater tot casserole with ground beef recipe is a definite crowd-pleaser for kids. For starters, it’s made with tater tots, a classic kid favorite. The seasoned ground beef adds a savory flavor that kids will love, and the cheese on top adds a gooey, melty texture that’s irresistible.
Tater to casserole ingredients
Part of the simplicity of this recipe is the few ingredients needed to get it on the table. To make this meal, gather the following ingredients:
- 32 oz bag tater tots
- 1 lb ground beef browned
- ½ t. salt
- ¼ t. pepper
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- ¼ c. milk
- Shredded Cheese optional for sprinkling over after cooked
Any of the spices for this recipe can easily be substituted for something of your preference or even omitted if you do not have them on hand. The idea with this recipe is simplicity.
You can use any shape tater tots for this recipe and it will still cook evenly and taste delicious!
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I like to substitute the breakfast potato rounds or even homestyle potatoes in this recipe just to mix it up a bit. Really, you can use whatever frozen potatoes you have on hand.

You can also substitute cream of mushroom soup for the cream of chicken soup for a different flavor.
How to Make Crock Pot tater Tot Casserole
First, place the browned ground beef in the crock pot. If you cook the ground beef in the slow cooker, simply drain the meat and make sure it is crumbled well.

Next add the seasonings and the cream of chicken soup to the ground beef and mix together well.

At this point, I like to add a layer of cheese just to make sure the casserole comes out really cheesy and gooey.
Some people like to start out with the tater tots in the bottom of the crock pot, doing it this way keeps them from sticking to the crock.

Then I put a layer of tater tots on top of the cheese and meat and then top that layer of tater tots with the remaining cheese. Then cover and cook on low for six hours or on high for three.

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Once the cook time is finished, serve your meal making sure to dip deep enough into the crock pot to get to the meat with every scoop.

This recipe will make about 8 average servings. I typically use a larger slow cooker and double the recipe for my family of 8 since we have lots of boys who tend to eat more.
More Easy Crock Pot Recipes
I love using my crock pot to get dinner on the table each evening with something my kids are sure to eat. Here are a few more of our favorite slow cooker recipes:
- Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas
- Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta
- Crock Pot Chicken Burritos
- Crockpot Lasagna
- Slow Cooker Coconut Rice

Whether you have beef or chicken on hand, with just a few more simple ingredients and your crock pot, you can have a delicious meal on the table with minimal effort!
Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef

This easy crock pot tater tot casserole with ground beef is sure to become a family favorite week night dinner.
Ingredients
- 32 oz bag tater tots
- 1 lb ground beef browned
- ½ t. salt
- ¼ t. pepper
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- ¼ c. milk
- Shredded Cheese optional for sprinkling over after cooked
Instructions
- Place Browned Ground Beef in Crockpot
- Add Cream of Chicken Soup and Seasonings to ground beef and stir well.
- Put a layer of cheese on top of the beef mixture.
- Cover with the tater tots.
- Add another layer of cheese to the top.
- Cook on low in slow cooker for 6 hours.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 464Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 1285mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 21g

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