Taco Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 Bell pepper

  diced
• 1 Medium onion

  diced
• 1 can Pinto beans

  can swap for black beans
• 1 tbsp Garlic

  minced
• 1/2 cup Salasa
• 1.3 oz Taco seasoning package
• 1 bag Frozen tater tots
• 2.5-3 cup Mexican cheese

  shredded

Instructions

• 1 Preheat your oven to 400°F.
• 2 Prepare the Ground Beef Mixture. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground
  beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic until the beef is browned and the veggies
  are softened (about 7–10 minutes).
• 3 Season the Mixture. Add the taco seasoning, salsa, and garlic to the skillet.
  Stir to combine and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes. Add pinto beans and mix to
  incorporate.
• 4 Assemble the Casserole. Spread the beef mixture evenly in a prepared baking
  dish. Arrange the frozen tater tots on top in a single layer.
• 5 Bake. Bake the casserole for 30 minutes at 400°F until the tater tots are golden
  and crispy.
• 6 Add Cheese. Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese over the top. Return to the
  oven and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and
  bubbly.
• 7 Serve. Top with your favorite taco toppings like sour cream, diced tomatoes,
  green onions, olives, or avocado

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