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Crispy fried tacos with beef and cheese, served with savory topping, on white bowl for homemade Mexican-inspired dish.

Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 pound frozen Tater Tots
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks.
    Sautéed ground beef in cast iron skillet, ready for recipe preparation.
  • Add the diced onion, chopped green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the beef. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
    Ground beef cooking with onions and green onions in cast iron skillet for easy meal prep.
  • Stir in the corn, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
    Savory ground beef taco skillet in cast iron skillet with vegetables.
  • Spread the beef mixture evenly in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the mixture, then arrange the frozen Tater Tots in a single layer on top. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the Tater Tots are golden and crispy. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted. Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.
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Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 1334mgFiber: 4g
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