Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole
A hearty casserole combining the flavors of Sloppy Joes with crispy tater tots, topped with melted cheese.
Equipment
- Skillet
- 9x13-inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1–2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 2 tablespoon BBQ sauce
- 1½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 30 oz bag Crispy Crowns or tater tots
- dried parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion, salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, minced garlic, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet. Cook until the onion is soft.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, and BBQ sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with shredded Colby Jack cheese.
- Arrange the tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
- Garnish with dried parsley before serving.
Notes
For a spicy twist, add ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the beef mixture.