Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Casserole
This Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Casserole is a family hit at our house and I am sure it will be at yours. It is a great twist on a classic recipe from your childhood.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 701kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. ground beef we use extra lean
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 sweet onion if it is large or a whole if it is small, diced
- 8 oz. cheddar cheese grated
- 14 oz. tater tots
Sloppy Joe Sauce
- 16 oz. tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. yellow mustard
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup flour mixed with 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat add the ground beef and break up with a wooden spoon. Add in the onion and red peppers and cook until the onions are transparent and the meat is cooked through.
- Meanwhile mix together the Sloppy Joe sauce. Stir it into the cooked meat and let simmer and thicken while you stir.
- Place into an 8x11" or oval casserole. Top with 1/2 the cheese, then the tater tots in a single layer and then the rest of the cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes and then serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 701kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 1402mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g