Best Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

5 from 3 votes

Best Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

My easy sloppy joe tater tot casserole features ground beef in a flavorful sauce topped with super crispy tots. This easy recipe is ready in less than an hour and includes a tip for the most tender ground beef ever!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings Servings

Calories 409kcal

Author Krystle Smith

Ingredients

1 Pound Ground Beef I used 90% Lean
½ Teaspoon Baking Soda Optional, But Highly Encouraged
1 Onion Diced
1 Bell Pepper Diced, I used Green
3 Cloves Garlic Minced
1 Cup Ketchup
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 Teaspoons Yellow Mustard
½ Teaspoon Salt Or, To Taste
½ Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Or, To Taste
2 Cups Cheddar Cheese Freshly Shredded, Divided
16 Ounces Frozen Mini Tater Tots About 60
Parsley If Desired, For Garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
Stir ½ teaspoon of baking soda into the ground beef and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef and cook until no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Add onions and peppers to the skillet, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper scraping the bottom of the pan as you go. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Spread the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese.
Arrange tater tots in a single layer on top.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the tater tots are crispy.
Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the tater tots and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy!

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