Tater Taco Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion peeled and chopped
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 32 ounces frozen tater tots (1 package)
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Toppings
  • Green onion thinly sliced
  • Tomato diced
  • Canned black olives sliced and drained
  • Red onion peeled and diced
  • Sour cream

 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook ground beef and onions in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until meat browned and onions have softened, about 8 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Pour beef mixture into a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish. Top with tater tots, being sure to spread them out into a single layer.
  • Bake for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle cheddar cheese all over the tater tots. Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes. The casserole is done when the tots are crispy, cheese is melted, and filling is bubbling.
  • Remove from oven and let cool 10 mins. Top with green onion, tomatoes, olives, and red onion. Serve warm.

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