Ingredients
– 1 lb ground beef
– 1 small onion, diced
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1 tsp onion powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 cup Thousand Island dressing
– 1 cup shredded lettuce
– 1 cup diced pickles
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 16 oz tater tots
Equipment Needed
– Large skillet
– 9×13 inch baking dish
– Mixing bowl
– Wooden spoon or spatula
– Oven preheated to 425°F
Step-by-Step Instructions
First things first, preheat your oven to 425°F. I always find that a hot oven helps the casserole bake evenly and brown beautifully. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef along with the diced onion. As the beef sizzles, I love the aroma that fills my kitchen—there’s just something about cooking beef and onions together that feels comforting and mouth-watering. Make sure to season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Once the beef is cooked through and no longer pink, stir in the Thousand Island dressing until everything is well coated. The combination is absolutely divine! (See the next page below to continue steps…)