the Breville Test Kitchen
Veggie Loaded Tater Tots

the Smart Oven® Air Fryer Pro
1 hr total time
15 mins active time
Easy
Serves 4
Ingredients
Measurements:
4 oz baby bella mushrooms
¼ small (4 oz) cauliflowercoarsely chopped
1 large zucchinicoarsely chopped
1 medium carrotcoarsely chopped
1 yellow onioncoarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp tomato paste
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1½ tsp kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepperto season
2 lb frozen tater tots
1 cup (3½ oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
Chopped flat-leaf parsleyto serve (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the mushrooms, cauliflower, zucchini and carrot in a food processor bowl. Pulse until finely chopped, scrapping down the side as needed. Transfer to a bowl. Add the onion and garlic to the processor and pulse until finely chopped scrapping down the side. Alternatively, finely chop by hand.
- 2
Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring for 3 minutes, or until soft.
- 3
Increase the heat to high, add the beef and cook, stirring to break up the lumps, for 3 minutes, or until browned.
- 4
Add the chopped vegetables and tomato paste and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until reduced slightly. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 5
Insert the wire rack into position 6. Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 375°F, for 28 minutes, confirm Rotate Remind and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 6
Using a spatula, level the top of the casserole and place the tater tots on top.
- 7
Once preheated, place the skillet in the oven and cook for 28 minutes. When the Rotate Remind signals, sprinkle with the mozzarella and continue cooking.
- 8
The tater tots should be browned and crisp. If not, cook it a little longer.
- 9
Sprinkle with the parsley and serve.