01 -
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef until fully browned and crumbly, about 7 to 10 minutes.
03 -
Stir in condensed cream of mushroom soup and season with salt and black pepper.
04 -
Transfer the beef mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange tater tots evenly over the beef layer and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.
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Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until the tater tots are golden brown and heated through, about 30 to 45 minutes.
06 -
Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, and serve warm.