Tater Tot Casserole with Beef, Corn and Zucchini

This is a super yummy summer casserole that can help you use up some of that excess garden bounty.

Ingredients List:

2 tablespoons Olive Oil

1 pound Ground Beef

1 small Onion (chopped)

2 medium Zucchini (shredded)

1 1/2 cups Tomatoes (chopped and divided)

1 cup Corn Kernels

1 tablespoon Chili Powder

1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1 tablespoon All Purpose Flour

1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded and divided)

2 cups frozen Tater Tots or Veggie Tots

Cooking Spray

Chopped Chives for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 450°.

2. Heat oil in a large oven-proof skillet.

3. Add Beef and Onion.

4. Cook till the Beef is no longer pink and Onion is softened. About 5 minutes.

5. Add Zucchini, 1 cup of Tomatoes, Corn Chili Powder, Worcestershire Sauce, and Salt.

6. Cook, stirring till Zucchini has begun to release its liquid, about 3 minutes.

7. Sprinkle with Flour and cook, stirring, until the liquid has thickened, about 1 minute more.

8. Remove from heat.

9. Spread the mixture into an even layer.

10. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Cheese.

11. Arrange Tots evenly over the cheese.

12. Coat the Tots in cooking spray.

13. Bake for 15 minutes.

14. Sprinkle with remaining Cheese.

15. Bake until the remaining Cheese is melted and the Tots are golden brown, about 5 minutes more.

16. Top with remaining 1/2 cup Tomatoes and garnish with Chives if desired.