Tater Taco Casserole
Creamy, comforting, and endlessly craveable, this Tater Taco Casserole brings together crispy tater tots, seasoned beef, and gooey cheddar for a weeknight dinner that feels like a hug.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound Ground beef raw
- 1/2 cup Yellow onion peeled and chopped
Sauces and Seasonings
- 8 oz 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 Black pepper
Main Ingredients
- 32 oz Frozen tater tots 1 package, frozen straight from the freezer
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese shredded
Optional Toppings
- Green onions sliced
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced canned black olives
- Red onion finely diced
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- Return the skillet to low heat and stir in the tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the beef.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes until the tater tots are golden and the beef mixture bubbles at the edges.
- Remove the casserole and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots. Return to the oven and bake another 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes, then top with optional toppings and serve warm.
Notes
This casserole is hearty on its own, but pairs well with a crisp green salad or steamed broccoli.