Vegan Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 8 oz mushrooms, diced
- 1 medium brown onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 lbs vegan ground beef or crumbled burger
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp prepared mustard
- 2 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground white or black pepper
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup plant milk
- 1/2 lb vegan cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 lbs tater tots
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, heat the oil. When shimmering, fry the onions, mushrooms, and garlic for 7 to 10 minutes.
Add the vegan beef, tomato paste, soy sauce, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well.
Sprinkle in the flour, paprika, oregano, and pepper; stir to coat everything and cook for another couple of minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Add the water and milk, stir well, and bring to a simmer.
Turn off the heat, level out the filling, sprinkle with the cheese, and arrange the tater tots on top.
Bake for 30 minutes or until crispy on top and bubbling in the center. If desired, broil for 5-10 minutes to make the tater tots extra crispy, watching closely to avoid burning.
Tips
Serve immediately with optional toppings such as vegan sour cream, shredded lettuce, pickles, sliced baby tomatoes, and green onions, as desired.
