Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole
Creamy, juicy, and satisfyingly crunchy, this Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium yellow or sweet onion, diced
- 1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese and Tater Tots
- 1 8-ounce package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 30-ounce package frozen tater tots (about 2/3 of the bag)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, diced onion, and diced green bell pepper. Cook until the beef is cooked through and the vegetables are softened, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Return the skillet to low heat and stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle a little more than half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer.
- Arrange the tater tots in a single layer over the cheese. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven for best texture.