Hey, y’all! Today, I’m sharing with you a family favorite recipe: Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole! This dish is perfect for those busy weeknights when you need something quick and easy to make. And let me tell you, it’s a crowd-pleaser!
To start off, you’ll need to preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a baking dish. I usually use a 9×9 one. In a medium-sized skillet, heat up some oil over medium heat and add in your ground beef, brown sugar, and steak seasoning. Brown your meat and then toss in your Worcestershire sauce and onion. Once your meat is cooked through and your onions are translucent, add in your tomato paste, sauce, and vinegar. Let that simmer for about 5 minutes.
Now it’s time to assemble your casserole. First, place a single layer of tater tots in the bottom of your greased baking dish. Then pour in your sloppy joe mix on top of the tater tots, making sure it’s spread evenly. Next, add another single layer of tater tots on top of your sloppy joe mix. Don’t forget to season the top with salt and pepper!
Pop your casserole in the oven and let it bake for 30-45 minutes, or until your tater tots are golden brown and your sloppy joe mix is bubbling up the sides. Trust me, the smell alone will make your mouth water!
This Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that’ll make everyone in your family happy. So, go ahead and give it a try! You won’t regret it.
yield: 4 SERVINGS
prep time: 10 MINUTES
cook time: 45 MINUTES
total time: 55 MINUTES
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of oil
1 1/4 pounds of ground beef
2 teaspoons of steak seasoning
1 medium-sized onion, chopped
1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
2 cups of tomato sauce
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
1/4 cup of brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon of vinegar (any kind works)
1 bag of frozen tater tots
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a medium-sized skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add 1 1/4 pounds of ground beef, 2 teaspoons of steak seasoning, and 1/4 cup of brown sugar. Cook the beef until it’s browned, and then add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce and 1 chopped onion. Cook until the onion is translucent.
Add 2 cups of tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, and 3/4 teaspoon of vinegar to the beef mixture. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
Spread a layer of tater tots in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Pour the beef mixture over the tater tots, making sure it’s spread evenly.
Add another layer of tater tots on top of the beef mixture.
Sprinkle salt and pepper over the top.
Bake the casserole for 30-45 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and the beef mixture is bubbling. Serve hot and enjoy!