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a person holding a piece of taters on a plate.

Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe

This sloppy joe casserole puts a fun and easy twist on a classic dish. With great flavor, simple ingredients, and minimal cleanup, it's the perfect weeknight meal for busy families.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 35 minutes
Total 45 minutes
Fat 39
Carbs 31
Protein 33
Yield 6

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs. 85% ground beef
  • ½ medium yellow onion diced
  • ½ medium green bell pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 15 oz. canned tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese ~2 cups
  • 4 cups tater tots ~15 oz.

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until there is just a little bit of pink left. Add the onion and green pepper and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
    a frying pan with ground beef and onions.
  • Next, add the salt, tomato sauce, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
    a skillet filled with meat and vegetables.
  • Top with cheddar cheese, and then line the tater tots on top so the filling is completely covered. Bake for 25 minutes, uncovered.
    cheesy tater tots in a skillet.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
    a skillet filled with tater tots.

Tips & Notes

  • Buy pre-made sloppy joe sauce to save a step.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 39g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g