Description
A delicious and comforting Vegan Tater Tot Casserole featuring Impossible ground beef, cremini mushrooms, creamy coconut milk sauce, mixed vegetables, vegan cheddar cheese, and crispy tater tots baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 12 ounce package Impossible ground beef
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced or chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour or gluten free flour
- 13.5 ounce can light coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn or canned corn
- 1 1/2 cups frozen green beans or fresh/canned green beans
- 2 cups vegan cheddar cheese shreds
- 32 ounce bag tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Impossible Meat: In a pan over medium-high heat, cook the Impossible ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula or wooden spoon as it browns until cooked through.
- Sauté Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until they soften and release their moisture.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in ground cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste for a flavorful base.
- Make the Sauce: Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir well to combine. Slowly pour in the coconut milk while stirring, then add vegan Worcestershire sauce, frozen or canned corn, and green beans. Stir thoroughly and simmer for 5 minutes to thicken and meld flavors.
- Assemble the Casserole: Transfer the vegetable and meat mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Evenly layer the vegan cheddar cheese shreds on top.
- Top with Tater Tots: Arrange the tater tots in a single layer over the cheese for a crispy topping.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 40 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and let cool briefly before serving the casserole warm.
Notes
- Use any brand of vegan ground beef such as Beyond or Gardein or TVP (soaked and well-seasoned) as a substitute for Impossible meat.
- For cheese, use your favorite non-dairy cheddar shreds; vegan mozzarella is also a delicious alternative for a stretchy topping.
- Unsweetened, unflavored vegan creamer or other plant milks can replace coconut milk, though the sauce may be less rich and creamy.
- Sweet potato tots can be used instead of regular tater tots for a unique, seasonal twist perfect for holiday meals.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave; the casserole can also be frozen before baking and cooked directly from frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
