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Crispy tater tots on top of a sloppy joe mixture in a white baking dish with a wooden spoon.
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Sloppy Joe Casserole with Tater Tots

Sloppy Joe Casserole with Tater Tots is a cheesy, crowd-pleasing twist on classic sloppy joes, all baked together in one dish and topped with a crispy blanket of tater tots.
Author: Nikki Lee
Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 large green bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2-3 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 32 oz bag of frozen tater tots

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375℉. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, break it up with a spatula. Let it cook for about 3 to 5 minutes. Add in the onion, and bell pepper until the beef is fully browned and the vegetables are softened.
  • Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and broth. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  • Spread the sloppy joe mixture evenly into the prepared 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Then, sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the meat mixture.
  • Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  • Carefully remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Drain the beef well to keep the filling rich without becoming oily.
  • Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes before assembling to prevent a watery casserole.
  • Keep the tater tots frozen going into the oven for the crispiest texture.
  • Let the casserole rest 10 minutes before serving for cleaner slices.
  • If you need this gluten-free, use certified gluten-free Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and tater tots, and double check your ketchup and mustard labels.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 331 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16 g | Protein: 32 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Trans Fat: 0.4 g | Cholesterol: 99 mg | Sodium: 970 mg | Potassium: 644 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 11 g | Vitamin A: 587 IU | Vitamin C: 16 mg | Calcium: 229 mg | Iron: 3 mg

Find it online:

www.soulfullymade.com/sloppy-joe-tater-tot-casserole/