Scorpion Pepper Tater Tot Hot Dish

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain the excess fat if necessary.

3. 3

   Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the chopped scorpion peppers, cream of mushroom soup, frozen mixed vegetables, shredded cheddar cheese, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.

5. 5

   Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.

6. 6

   Arrange the frozen tater tots on top of the beef mixture in a single layer. Make sure to cover the entire surface.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.

8. 8

   Let the hot dish cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot and enjoy the spicy twist on this classic Minnesota comfort food!