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Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe

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This Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish combining the classic flavors of sloppy joes with crispy tater tots and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a family-friendly meal, this casserole bakes to golden perfection with savory ground beef, vegetables, and a tangy tomato-based sauce.

Ingredients

Sloppy Joe Mixture

  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
  • ½ medium onion, diced (white, yellow, or sweet)
  • ½ medium bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes in juice (canned, include juice)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Topping

  • 26 ounces frozen tater tots
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a 9x13 inch casserole pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook ground beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat with a paper towel to avoid an oily casserole. Remove beef from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add diced onion and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Combine sloppy joe ingredients: Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Add diced tomatoes with juice, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Assemble casserole: Pour the sloppy joe mixture evenly into the prepared 9x13 casserole pan. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single, even layer on top of the sloppy joe layer.
  6. Bake tater tots: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  7. Add cheese and finish baking: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the baked tater tots. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
  8. Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Casserole!

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef for a lighter version.
  • Feel free to mix in different vegetables such as mushrooms or corn in the sloppy joe mixture.
  • If you prefer spicier, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the sloppy joe mixture.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
  • Make sure to drain excess fat from the ground beef to keep the casserole from becoming oily.

Find it online: https://miracooking.com/tater-tot-sloppy-joe-casserole-recipe/