Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
1 medium onion, 1 green bell pepper
In the skillet with the meat and vegetables, stir in the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
1 10.75 ounce condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Pour the meat mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the meat mixture.
1 32 ounce bag frozen tater tots
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots during the last 5 minutes of baking.
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
