@craveitandplateit: Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole Prep: 15 minutes · Cook: 35–40 minutes · Servings: 6 A cheesy, savory casserole with sweet and tangy sloppy joe meat, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy golden tater tots on top. It's an easy comfort-food dinner the whole family can enjoy! Ingredients * 1 lb ground beef * 1 small yellow onion, diced * 1 green bell pepper, diced (optional) * 1 can (15–16 oz) sloppy joe sauce * 1 tablespoon ketchup (optional, for extra sweetness) * 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce * ½ teaspoon garlic powder * Salt and black pepper, to taste * 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided * 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots * 1 tablespoon olive oil, if needed for cooking vegetables Instructions 1. Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish. 2. Cook the beef. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with the diced onion and green bell pepper until the beef is browned and the vegetables are softened. Drain excess grease. 3. Make the sloppy joe filling. Stir in the sloppy joe sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the mixture is thick and flavorful. 4. Add the cheese. Spread the sloppy joe mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef. 5. Add the tater tots. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese, covering the entire casserole. 6. Bake. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until the tater tots are golden and crispy. 7. Add more cheese. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the tater tots. Return the casserole to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. 8. Serve. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Easy variations * Bacon cheeseburger style: Add ½ cup of cooked, crumbled bacon to the beef mixture. * Extra cheesy: Mix ½ cup of cheese into the sloppy joe filling before layering. * Spicy: Add diced jalapeños or a few dashes of hot sauce. * Creamy: Mix 4 oz of softened cream cheese into the sloppy joe filling. * BBQ sloppy joe: Replace half the sloppy joe sauce with your favorite barbecue sauce. Serving suggestion: Serve with coleslaw, steamed green beans, or a crisp garden salad to balance out the cheesy, hearty casserole. #DinnerIdeas #recipes #foodtiktok #recipesoftiktok #dinner

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