EASY TATER TOT CASSEROLE

EASY TATER TOT CASSEROLE 1 bag of Tater Tots approx 32 oz 1 pound lean ground beef 1 small onion diced 2 cups of mixed vegetables fresh or frozen 10.5 oz can of cream of mushroom soup 1 cup of milk 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dry mustard salt & pepper to taste 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese Brown ground beef and onion over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat. In a bowl mix together soup, milk, garlic powder, dry mustard and salt and pepper. Set aside Place half of the Tater Tots into a greased 4qt slow cooker. Layer beef, mixed vegetables, remaining tater tots and finally cheese. Pour sauce over top, cover and cook on high 3-4 hours or on low 7 hours or until heated through. RECIPE NOTES To Bake in the Oven: In a 9×13″ pan, layer beef, veggies and then Tater Tots. Top with sauce and cheese and bake at 400°F for about 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.