tater tot taco casserole

Somewhere, PA
Updated on Aug 18, 2013

The only story to this recipe is my kids love it. It is a very tasty. filling meal. Serve with your favorite taco condiments, or by itself. I hope you try it. My photos

prep time 30 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 - onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 - 4 ounces can, green chiles
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix, i used hot
  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • 1 package frozen corn - 16 oz.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt ( optional )
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin ( optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder ( optional )
  • 1 package tater tots, i used extra crispy
  • 4 cups shredded, mexican cheese - divided
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 - 20 ounces red enchilada sauce
  • 1 small can, sliced black olives, drained

How To Make tater tot taco casserole

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottom and sides of a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Step 2
    In a large skillet brown the ground beef, along with the onions and garlic; drain grease.
  • Step 3
    Add the taco seasoning, green chilies, salt, cumin, chili powder, corn, and beans to the browned meat; heat until thoroughly heated.
  • Step 4
    In a large bowl, combine the meat mixture, 3 cups of the cheese, sour cream and the tater tots; stir to mix evenly.
  • Step 5
    Pour about 1/4 of a can of the enchilada sauce in the bottom of the greased baking dish. Add the meat and tater tot mixture; spread out evenly and pat down.
  • Step 6
    Top with the remaining enchilada sauce. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Remove from the oven and top with the remaining cheese and black olives. Return to the oven and bake an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  • Step 8
    Serve with your favorite condiments. I just served it with sour cream and jalapeno's. It's delicious!
  • Step 9
    Enjoy!!

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Category: Beef
Category: Casseroles
Culture: Mexican
Keyword: #Casserole
Keyword: #tater
Keyword: #tots
Keyword: #taco
Keyword: #ground
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake

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