Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Casserole
Forget the bun. This sloppy joe tater tot casserole layers all that saucy, savory filling under crispy tater tots and bubbly melted cheese for a one-pan dinner the whole family will ask for again.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef I used 80/20
- ½ medium onion diced, white, yellow or sweet onion
- 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, use tomatoes and juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 26 ounces tater tots frozen
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Spray a 9x13 casserole pan lightly with spray cooking oil.
- Place a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned all the way through, 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat with a paper towel so the casserole doesn't end up too oily. Remove the ground beef and set to the side.1 pound ground beef
- To the same skillet, add onion and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.½ medium onion, ½ medium bell pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Return ground beef back to the pan with the peppers and onion. Add canned diced tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well, then bring the sloppy joe mixture to a simmer, about 5 minutes.14.5 ounces diced tomatoes in juice, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, ¾ cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Pour the sloppy joe mixture into the 9x13 pan, spreading evenly in the pan. Top the sloppy joe layer with a single layer of tater tots in even rows.26 ounces tater tots
- Bake at 350 for 40 minutes, or until the tater tots are brown and crispy. Top with shredded cheese, then bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted. Serve and enjoy!1 cup cheddar cheese
Notes
For extra crispy tater tots, bump the oven temperature up to 400°F for the last 5-10 minutes of baking.
Never put a glass casserole dish or stoneware under the broiler, as the very high direct heat can cause it to crack or shatter. A metal baking pan is broiler safe.
The tatertots don't need to be lined up in rows, it just looks prettier that way and gets crispier a little easier. You can also just toss the tater tots on top as long as they are in a single layer.
Nutrition
Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 992mg | Potassium: 684mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 607IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 3mg