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Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Casserole

A perfect combination of tater tot casserole and a sloppy joe with a heartier flavor. Make this for an easy weeknight meal.
Course: casserole, catherines plates, easy dinner idea, easy weeknight meal, ground beef recipe, one skillet meal, sloppy joe, tater tots
Cuisine: American
Author: Catherine's Plates

Equipment

  • cutting board & sharp knife
  • medium deep oven-proof skillet or baking dish (see recipe)
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring spoons & cups
  • cheese grater

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 TBS minced garlic
  • 1 (15oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 TBS barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
  • 1 TBS Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 TBS yellow mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 (30oz) bag frozen tater tots or tater crowns
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Brown and break up ground beef in medium oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Drain excess grease.

NOTE: you can substitute using a medium baking dish for the oven-proof skillet. Once mixture is simmered through, pour into a medium baking dish before the tater tots go on.

  • Add onion and cook until softened 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic for 1 additional minute.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Simmer for 5 minutes then turn off burner.
    Taste for seasoning adjustments, if needed.

NOTE: you can substitute using a medium baking dish for the oven-proof skillet. Once mixture is simmered through, pour into a medium baking dish before the tater tots go on.

  • Top sloppy joe mixture with the tater tots in a circular pattern to completely cover top.
  • Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until tater tots or crispy on top. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and green onions and cook an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.