Simple Cooking - Cheesy Burger Bake

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1 envelope (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
Non-stick cooking spray
1 1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup ketchup
1 egg
4 cups tater tots

Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray 8x8 inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Brown meat in large skillet over medium-high heat; drain. Stir in tomatoes and the dry soup mix. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese; set aside.

Beat ketchup and egg together in small bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Add to meat mixture; mix well. Spoon into prepared dish. Top with tater tots; press lightly into meat mixture.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until tater tots are lightly browned and meat mixture is heated through.

Submitted by Barbara Richardson of Warrenville. If you have a quick and easy recipe to share, please send it to john@wafj.com. You'll get a thank-you gift if we use your recipe.