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Taco Tater Tot Casserole!

This easy Taco Tater Tot Casserole brings together layers of seasoned ground beef, veggies, and crispy tater tots topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this flavorful Tex-Mex casserole combines hearty ingredients for a comforting meal that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 492 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Frying pan
  • 1 9 x 13-inch casserole dish greased

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef for that hearty base
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning packet
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce divided
  • 1.5 cups frozen corn kernels thawed
  • 1.5 cups bell pepper diced, red, yellow or green
  • 15 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 16 ounces frozen tater tots
  • 0.33 cup salsa optional
  • toppings as desired like sour cream, jalapeños, or green onions

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Fire up a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the ground beef till it's all browned. Drain any fat.
  • Throw in the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook till the onions turn see-through and soft.
    1 onion, 2 cloves garlic
  • Stir in the taco seasoning and half the enchilada sauce. Let it cook for about two minutes, stirring so the flavors blend well.
    1 ounce taco seasoning packet, 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • Take the skillet off heat and stir in thawed corn, diced bell pepper, and black beans. Mix it all up.
    1.5 cups frozen corn kernels, 1.5 cups bell pepper, 15 ounces canned black beans
  • Spread the beef mix evenly in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Layer frozen tater tots on top in a single, even layer. Pour the other half of enchilada sauce on top.
    16 ounces frozen tater tots, 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the sauce layer.
    3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes until tots are golden and crispy.
  • Combine salsa and remaining ⅓ cup enchilada sauce. Spread over tater tots and top with remaining cheese.
    0.33 cup salsa, 1 cup enchilada sauce, 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve with desired toppings.
    toppings

Notes

Optional toppings include shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, green onion, sour cream, sliced avocado.