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A big pan of Mexican Tater Tot Casserole.
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Mexican Tater Tot Casserole

Mexican Tater Tot Casserole is a big, family friendly meal loaded with flavor and easy to make. This casserole has seasoned ground beef, pinto beans, corn and enchilada sauce, topped with Colby Jack cheese and tater tots. Ready in an hour, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get together. Add your favorite toppings like black olives, cilantro or avocado for extra flavor!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 6
Cost: $18.00

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 10 oz red enchilada sauce I can
  • 15 oz pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 11 oz corn drained
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • 32 oz bag frozen tater tots
  • Optonal toppings: sliced black olives chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado

Instructions

  • . Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute unMl fragrant.
  • Stir in the enchilada sauce, pinto beans, corn kernels, sour cream, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  • Sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese evenly over the beef mixture.
  • Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese, covering the enMre surface of the casserole.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and the casserole is heated through.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with opMonal toppings, if desired.

Notes

Here are three simple steps to make your Mexican Tater Tot Casserole amazing:
  1. Brown the Beef and Veggies – Cook the ground beef until browned and crumbly, then sauté the onions, bell peppers and garlic until soft. This is the foundation of the casserole.
  2. Layer Evenly – Spread the beef mixture in the baking dish, then an even layer of cheese and one layer of tater tots. This way every bite will have the right balance of flavors and textures.
  3. Bake Until Crispy – Bake at 375°F for 40-45 minutes or until the tater tots are crispy and golden. This adds the perfect crunch on top and makes sure the casserole is hot.
Let it sit for a few minutes before serving and add toppings like cilantro, black olives or avocado for extra flavor!

Nutrition

Calories: 802kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1793mg | Potassium: 1237mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1750IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 379mg | Iron: 5mg

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