Step 1

In a large skillet brown ground beef over medium high heat until fully cooked and no pink remains and drain any fat

Step 2

Add flour and stir to coat all beef evenly with flour

Step 3

Slowly add broth while continuing to stir to ensure no lumps form from flour

Step 4

Add seasonings and bring mixture up to a slow boil and then reduce to a simmer

Step 5

Let simmer for about 5-7 minutes until broth thickens to coat the spoon

Step 6

Stir in the cream and continue to simmer for another 3-5 minutes to let everything thicken to the texture of cream soup

Step 7

Add veggies and stir to combine evenly

Step 8

Spray slow cooker with nonstick spray

Step 9

Add meat mixture

Step 10

Top with tater tots and cheese

Step 11

Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8