Oh So Creamy, Oh So Cheesy Taco Tot Casserole

• 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

1. In a hot skillet scramble fry the onion, minced beef and garlic - breaking up all lumps.
2. 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).
3. Pour meat mixture into a greased 20x20 inch ceramic/pyrex casserole dish with high sides.
4. In a large bowl, whisk the salsa, sour cream and creamed cheese (which has been well softened) and pour over the meat.
5. 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).
6. Bake at 375oF (180oC) for 30 minutes.
7. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

lean ground beef, taco, onion, garlic, carrot, corn, celery, salsa, sour cream, cream cheese, tater, grated cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/oh-so-creamy-oh-so-cheesy-taco-tot-casserole-505008 (may not work)