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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Mist a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Step 2
In a skillet over medium-high heat, add one teaspoon of oil and onions. Sauté for 2 minutes then add the ground beef. Break into small pieces as it cooks through, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 3
Drain the cooked onion-ground beef mixture, if needed, and transfer it to the prepared baking dish.
Step 4
To the same skillet, add the remaining 2 teaspoons avocado oil and the mushrooms. Cook over medium heat for 2-4 minutes or until mushrooms are soft. Add the flour, stirring to evenly coat the mushrooms. Slowly add the broth one cup at a time, stirring constantly to avoid flour lumps. Simmer for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Add the salt, garlic and onion powders, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Step 5
Pour the mushroom mixture into the baking dish over the ground beef mixture. Add the cooked lentils, frozen mixed vegetables, frozen cauliflower rice, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Stir well.
Step 6
Stir and spread the mixture out evenly in the baking dish.
Step 7
Layer the tater tots over top of it in an even layer and press down very lightly. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup shredded cheese on top.
Step 8
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and the tater tots are golden brown on top.
Step 9
Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes before serving.