Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef and Cheddar

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A hearty weeknight casserole layering seasoned ground beef sloppy joe filling with crispy tater tots and melted cheddar cheese. This American-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ground beef 80% lean, onion diced, green bell pepper diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Step 2: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 lb ground beef with 1/2 cup diced onion and 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, stirring and breaking up the meat until browned and vegetables are softened, about 6-7 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Drain excess fat, then stir in 3/4 cup ketchup, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Spread the sloppy joe mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Layer 3 cups frozen tater tots evenly over the top.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
  6. Step 6: Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the tater tots are golden and crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Step 7: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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