Description
A comforting and hearty vegan tater tot casserole made with Impossible ground beef, sautéed mushrooms, creamy coconut milk sauce, mixed vegetables, and topped with crispy tater tots and vegan cheddar cheese. Perfect for a satisfying dinner that’s both plant-based and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegan Meat and Vegetables
- 12 ounce package Impossible ground beef
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced or chopped
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn or canned
- 1 1/2 cups frozen green beans or fresh/canned
Seasonings and Sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt + 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
Toppings
- 2 cups vegan cheddar cheese shreds
- 32 ounce bag tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook Vegan Meat: Cook the Impossible ground beef in a pan over medium-high heat until fully cooked, breaking it up with a spatula or wooden spoon as it browns.
- Sauté Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes until they soften.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the ground cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste until evenly combined with the meat and mushrooms.
- Make Sauce: Sprinkle in the all-purpose or gluten-free flour and stir to combine. Slowly pour in the coconut milk while stirring. Add vegan Worcestershire sauce, frozen corn, and green beans, then stir well and simmer for 5 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the cooked mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Layer the vegan cheddar cheese shreds evenly over the mixture, then arrange the tater tots on top in a single layer.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Impossible brand is used here, but Beyond, Gardein, or TVP (after soaking and seasoning) can be substituted.
- Follow Your Heart cheddar shreds are recommended, but any vegan cheddar or stretchy mozzarella style cheese works well.
- Unsweetened unflavored vegan creamer or other plant milks can be used instead of coconut milk for a lighter sauce.
- Sweet potato tots can replace regular tater tots for a different flavor, especially great for holidays.
- Leftover casserole keeps well refrigerated for up to 4 days and can be reheated in the microwave or oven.
- The casserole can be frozen before baking; bake directly from frozen, adjusting time until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
