Minnesota Hot Dish Casserole(with Tater tots)

 2 pounds ground beef , (80/20)

▢1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

▢1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

▢1 yellow onion , chopped

▢2 tablespoons flour

▢1 cup beef broth

▢1/4 cup whole milk

▢1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

▢2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded

▢32 ounces frozen tater tots

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Add the ground beef, salt and pepper to a large cast iron skillet on medium high heat and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the ground beef and add in the onions, cooking for 5-7 minutes or until softened.

Add in the flour and whisk for 15 seconds before adding in the beef broth, whole milk and Worcestershire sauce.

Cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until thickened, add the beef back in and stir until combined.

In a 9x13 pan layer the beef, then the cheese and finally line up the tater tots before baking for 45 minutes.