Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole
The classic taste of Sloppy Joes topped with a layer of gooey melted cheese and crispy delicious tater tots!
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef or any type of ground meat that you prefer
- 1/4 cup Yellow Onion, Diced
- 1/4 cup Green Pepper, diced
- 3-4 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 8 oz Tomato Sauce
- 1/4 Cup Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
- 28 oz Bag of Frozen Tater Tots
- Garlic Powder, Onion Powder and Black Pepper about 1/2-1 tsp each
- Dried Parsley for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the onions, peppers and garlic. Once it is fully cooked, drain off the excess grease.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook it down for about 3 minutes, then season with the above listed spices.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire Sauce and mix well. Spread into an even layer in the pan. Or transfer to a 9x13 baking dish if your pan is not oven-safe.
- Spread on the cheese then top with the tater tots. Sprinkle on some dried parsley if desired for a touch of color.
- Bake for approximately 40 minutes or until the tots are nice and crispy. Serve hot and enjoy!