Skillet Cheeseburger Hot Dish

Name: Skillet Cheeseburger Hot Dish
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 28-oz. bag frozen potato tots; 1 medium red onion, chopped and divided; 3 tbsp. pickle brine, divided, plus 6 pickle chips, chopped; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 1/2 lb. 90% lean ground beef; 2 tsp. steak seasoning; 3 tbsp. tomato paste; 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp. beef bouillon base (we used Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef) mixed with 11/2 c. warm water; 6 oz. Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (1 1/2 c.) and divided; 1/4 c. mayonnaise; 3 tbsp. ketchup; 1 tbsp. yellow mustard; 4 Campari tomatoes, chopped

Top it off with tater tots.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Nov 1, 2023

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Yields:

4 - 6 serving(s)

Total Time:

40 mins

Cal/Serv:

821

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We’re pretty confident that our take on the iconic Minnesotan comfort food will be the first to go at any potluck. A flavorful beef mixture layered with crispy tots and melty cheese is topped off with onions, tomatoes, and chopped pickles and served with a finger-licking “special sauce” on the side — talk about a party pleaser!

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Ingredients

1
28-oz. bag frozen potato tots
1
medium red onion, chopped and divided
3 Tbsp.
pickle brine, divided, plus 6 pickle chips, chopped
1 Tbsp.
olive oil
1 1/2 lb.
90% lean ground beef
2 tsp.
steak seasoning
3 Tbsp.
tomato paste
2 Tbsp.
all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp.
beef bouillon base (we used Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef) mixed with 11/2 c. warm water
6 oz.
Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (1 1/2 c.) and divided
1/4 cup
mayonnaise
3 Tbsp.
ketchup
1 Tbsp.
yellow mustard
4
Campari tomatoes, chopped

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 425°F. Place tots on rimmed baking sheet and bake until browned and crispy, 25 to 30 minutes.
2. Step 2In small bowl, combine half of onion with 2 tablespoons pickle brine. Let sit, tossing occasionally, until ready to use.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, heat oil in large cast-iron skillet on medium. Add remaining onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, 6 to 7 minutes. Add beef and steak seasoning and cook, breaking up meat, until no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes.
4. Step 4Add tomato paste and cook, stirring continuously, until caramelized and darkened in color, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Gradually add bouillon mixture and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes; remove from heat.
5. Step 5Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and top with tots, then remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbling, 5 to 6 minutes.
6. Step 6Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and remaining tablespoon pickle brine.
7. Step 7Drain pickled onions, then scatter over tots along with tomatoes and pickles. Serve with special sauce on the side.