Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Cook it for about 7-10 minutes, breaking it up as it browns. Ensure there are no pink spots in the meat.

Stir in the condensed cream of mushroom soup and season generously with salt and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the beef is well-coated.

Pour the beef mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly across the bottom.

Arrange the frozen tater tots on top of the beef mixture without thawing.

Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.

Bake for 30-45 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown. For extra crisp, broil for a minute.

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or sliced green onions before serving.