Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole
A crowd-pleasing mashup of tangy sloppy joe meat sauce and a crispy tater tot crust baked until golden. It's weeknight comfort food at its easiest.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20) until browned, breaking it into crumbles, about 6 minutes. Drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
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Add 1 cup finely diced yellow onion and 1 finely diced green bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add 2 cloves minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute more.
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Stir in 1 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tsp brown sugar, 2 tsp yellow mustard, and 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth. Season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
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5
Pour the meat sauce into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the sauce.
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Arrange 32 oz frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese, covering the entire surface.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the tater tots are golden and crispy and the filling is bubbling. Serve hot directly from the dish.