Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Ingredients:
– 1 pound lean ground beef- Provides the base protein.
– 1/2 medium yellow or sweet onion, diced – Adds flavor and texture.
– 1/2 green bell pepper, diced – Adds a slight crunch and flavor.
– 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce – Provides the saucy base.
– 1/2 cup ketchup – Adds sweetness and tang.
– 1 1/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar – Enhances the sweetness.
– 1 tablespoon dijon mustard – Adds a tangy flavor.
– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce – Adds depth and umami.
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powderb – Adds a subtle garlic flavor.
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper – Adds a bit of spice.
– 1 (8-ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded – Melts beautifully for a cheesy topping.
– 1 (30-ounce) package frozen tater tots (use 2/3 of the bag) – Provides a crispy topping.
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook Beef and Vegetables: In a large nonstick skillet, cook the ground beef, diced onion, and diced bell pepper over medium heat. Break apart the ground beef with a wooden spoon and cook until the beef is no longer pink and the vegetables are soft.
3. Drain Fat:*Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
4. Add Sauces and Seasonings: Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well and bring to a simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. Assemble Casserole: Spread the beef mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle a little more than half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
6. Add Tater Tots: Arrange the tater tots on top, using about 2/3 of the bag. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
Enjoy this delicious Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole, a perfect comfort food dish that’s sure to please everyone!
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