Description
This Tater Tot Taco Casserole is a delicious and hearty dish combining seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and cheddar cheese, all topped with crispy golden tater tots. Baked to perfection and garnished with classic taco toppings, it’s a perfect family-friendly meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 (15 oz) can petite diced fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4-6 cups frozen tater tots
Toppings
- Salsa (to taste)
- Guacamole (to taste)
- Sour cream (to taste)
- Lettuce (shredded, to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat and Brown Beef: Preheat your oven to 350°F. In an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add Seasoning and Veggies: Pour in the taco seasoning, canned fire roasted tomatoes, rinsed black beans, and corn kernels. Stir everything together well and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Add Cheese and Arrange Tater Tots: Remove the skillet from heat. Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture, then arrange the frozen tater tots on top in a single layer.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and tater tots are golden and cooked through.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Remove from oven and top with your favorite taco toppings such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded lettuce. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet for easy transfer from stovetop to oven.
- You can substitute shredded Monterey Jack cheese or a Mexican blend for cheddar.
- For extra spice, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce before baking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
