Description
Imagine crispy golden tater tots layered with creamy, pepper-flecked beef gravy, all tucked into one cozy bowl. It’s a fast, satisfying comfort meal that hits every craving at once.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups frozen tater tots
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and cook the tater tots according to the package instructions until deeply golden and crisp.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to form a smooth, golden roux.
- Gradually pour in the milk while whisking. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens into a silky gravy.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to taste. Stir in the browned beef and let simmer a couple of minutes.
- Place the tater tots in bowls. Ladle the creamy beef gravy generously on top.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use whole milk for the richest gravy, and don’t skimp on the pepper—it’s key to classic white gravy flavor. Serve immediately for the crispiest tots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop & Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: tater tot bowl, beef gravy, comfort food, easy dinner, crispy tots