My kids and I really like this, my husband thought it was just okay. I made several changes: lower fat/salt cream of chicken soup instead of cream of mushroom; one half of a large onion diced and cooked with the ground round; one pound of meat instead of one and 1/2 pounds; omitted green beans (my six year old won't eat them) and added in frozen chopped spinach (which I told her was basil!). I mixed the spinach in with the beef and onion. I used cilantro, basil, and coarse ground black pepper as I cooked the meat. I pre-baked the tater tots for fifteen minutes on 425, until they were soft, but not completely done, to cut down on cooking time. I made mashed potatoes the way I usually do, with about half the skins still on, mashed with butter, sour cream, fresh chives, parsley, onion and garlic powder. I baked this for fifteen minutes on 425 rather than 40 minutes on 350. This was very flavorful and only a small piece was left over when the meal was done. If I wasn't cooking for my kids, I'd have left in the green beans, and would have added in mushrooms, cayenne pepper, and other spices. Thanks for a great recipe.
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