Oh So Creamy, Oh So Cheesy Taco Tot Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey)
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup corn, frozen
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cups prepared salsa
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1 lb tater tots
3 cups grated cheese

Preparation

In a hot skillet scramble fry the onion, minced beef and garlic - breaking up all lumps.
Reduce the heat to 50% and add the vegetables, make sure they are chopped rather small (mexi-beans or kidney beans can be added if you so wish to this stage) and taco seasoning, fry for another 2-4 of minutes (until the taco seasoning become fragrant).
Pour meat mixture into a greased 20x20 inch ceramic/pyrex casserole dish with high sides.
In a large bowl, whisk the salsa, sour cream and creamed cheese (which has been well softened) and pour over the meat.
Place tater tots over creamy mixture in a single layer all over (my son loves this job). Top with cheese (he likes this job too).
Bake at 375oF (180oC) for 30 minutes.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.