Sloppy Joe Casserole
Turn a classic into comfort food with this cheesy Sloppy Joe casserole—loaded with beef, melty cheddar, and crispy tater tots for a family-friendly dinner win.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup diced onion
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
32 ounces frozen tater tots
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cook the Beef:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until browned and onions are soft. Drain excess grease.
Make the Sauce:
Stir in green pepper, garlic, ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and chili powder. Simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors combine and sauce thicken slightly.
Assemble the Casserole:
Transfer the beef mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Add the Tater Tots:
Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
Bake:
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy. For extra cheese, sprinkle more cheddar over the top during the last 5 minutes of baking.
Serve:
Let cool slightly before serving. Optional: garnish with chopped parsley or jalapeños for extra flavor.
Notes
Brown Thoroughly: Make sure no pink remains in the beef before adding sauce ingredients.
Drain Grease: Prevent a greasy casserole by draining the fat after browning.
Add Veggies: Customize with corn, diced tomatoes, or jalapeños.
Crispy Tots: Bake uncovered for the crispiest topping.
Cheese Lovers: Top with more cheddar before the final minutes of baking for extra gooeyness.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/sloppy-joe-casserole/
