Philly Cheesesteak Tater Tot Bake: Ultimate Comfort Food
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Philly Cheesesteak Tater Tot Bake, combining tender beef, caramelized onions, and gooey cheese topped with crispy tater tots. Perfect for feeding a crowd or treating yourself to a hearty meal!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Thinly sliced ribeye or sirloin beef
- Frozen tater tots
- Sliced provolone cheese
- Shredded sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Diced onions
- Diced green bell peppers
- Freshly minced garlic
- Beef broth or stock
- Worcestershire sauce
- Neutral cooking oil (vegetable, canola, or grapeseed)
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning blend
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Slice your beef as thinly as possible, dice your onions and green bell peppers, and mince your garlic.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and green bell peppers (and mushrooms, if using). Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized. Remove and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet and increase the heat to high. Add the thinly sliced beef in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Season with salt and pepper and drain any excess liquid.
- Return all the beef to the skillet, pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, and scrape up any browned bits. Let it simmer for a minute, then stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Mix in the sautéed onions and bell peppers.
- Spread half of the frozen tater tots in a single layer in the baking dish. Spoon the beef and veggie mixture evenly over the tater tots.
- Arrange half of your sliced provolone cheese over the beef mixture.
- Carefully arrange the remaining frozen tater tots over the cheese layer and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the bake rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: For extra crispy tater tots, lightly spray them with cooking oil before baking. Layering cheese both in the middle and on top ensures gooey goodness in every bite.