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Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Add onion and green pepper, cook until softened, 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  2. Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire, mustard, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Pour beef mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.
  4. Bake for 35 minutes until tots are golden and crispy and filling is bubbly.
  5. Remove from oven, sprinkle cheddar over tots, and bake another 5 to 7 minutes until cheese melts. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

A 5-minute rest after baking keeps the filling from running. For a little extra crunch, pop the casserole under the broiler for a minute after adding the cheese.