Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole is everything you love about a classic sloppy joe, baked under a layer of crispy golden tots and melty cheese. It’s hearty, simple to make, and always a hit with kids and adults alike.
Serving Size 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 pound lean ground beef (I used 90/10)
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (32-ounce) bag tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until thickened to your liking. If it gets too thick, stir in a splash of broth.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the beef mixture.
- Arrange the tater tots in a single layer on top.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Let the casserole cool completely, then wrap tightly in plastic and foil or transfer to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Warm in a 350 degrees F oven until heated through, or microwave individual portions in 30-second bursts until hot.
- If your skillet is not oven-safe, transfer the mixture to a casserole dish before topping with the cheese and tater tots.
Nutriton
Calories: 864kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 2415mg | Potassium: 1520mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1013IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 381mg | Iron: 6mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand’s nutritional values to verify accuracy.
