Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole (Print Version)
Ground beef, cheese, and tater tots baked to golden, bubbling comfort—classic flavors meet crispy topping.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
01 -
1 pound ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 -
1 onion, chopped
→ Seasonings
03 -
1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
05 -
1 teaspoon onion powder
06 -
1 teaspoon paprika
07 -
1 tablespoon minced garlic
→ Sauces and Condiments
08 -
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
09 -
8 ounces canned tomato sauce
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1/4 cup ketchup
11 -
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
12 -
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
→ Cheese
13 -
1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
→ Potato Topping
14 -
30 ounces frozen Crispy Crowns or Tater Tots
→ Garnish
15 -
Dried parsley, for garnish
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion until beef is fully browned, about 8 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika. Drain excess fat.
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Reduce heat to low. Add minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, and barbecue sauce. Stir well and let mixture simmer for 2 minutes to combine flavors.
03 -
Evenly sprinkle shredded Colby Jack cheese over the beef mixture. Layer frozen Crispy Crowns or Tater Tots in a single layer on top.
04 -
Transfer skillet to preheated oven. Bake for 25 minutes or until Crispy Crowns or Tater Tots are golden brown and crunchy on top.
05 -
Remove from oven, garnish with dried parsley, and serve hot.
# Notes:
01 -
Ensure the beef mixture is well seasoned and not too liquid before adding cheese and Tater Tots for optimal texture.