Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Skillet (Print Version)
Golden tater tots top savory beef and cheese in this skillet for a flavor-packed family dinner.
# Ingredients:
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1 pound ground beef
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32 ounces frozen tater tots
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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8 ounces tomato sauce
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1/4 cup ketchup
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2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
# Steps:
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Bake frozen tater tots in a preheated oven according to package instructions until golden brown and crisp.
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Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking beef into crumbles, until thoroughly browned.
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Add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and paprika to the skillet. Stir and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
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Reduce heat to medium-low. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, barbecue sauce, yellow mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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Arrange crispy tater tots evenly on top of the beef mixture in the skillet.
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots. Place skillet under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese melts and turns bubbly.
# Notes:
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For an extra crispy top, ensure tater tots are baked thoroughly before adding to the skillet.