Description
A hearty and comforting casserole combining the flavors of sloppy joes with crispy tater tots, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1–2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 30 oz bag Crispy Crowns or tater tots
- Dried parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Brown ground beef with onion in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drain excess fat and add salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, and garlic.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, and BBQ sauce.
- Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spread the mixture in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Arrange tater tots evenly over the cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tater tots are golden and crispy.
- Garnish with dried parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for less grease.
- Adjust Worcestershire sauce to taste.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sloppy joe, tater tot casserole, comfort food, easy dinner