Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate mash-up of two family favorites! This easy, cheesy dinner layers a homemade sloppy joe mix with crispy golden tater tots and melty cheddar for a comforting, freezer-friendly meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd. Get the printable recipe at https://thestayathomechef.com/sloppy-joe-tater-tot-casserole/ ⭐ Made from scratch with real veggies and pantry staples ⭐ Crispy tots + melty cheese = major dinner win ⭐ Great for make-ahead meals and freezer cooking 🥔🧀🍅🥄🍽️👩‍🍳🔥💚🌽🍔 INGREDIENTS ⚬ 2 pounds ground beef (85/15 or leaner) ⚬ 1 medium white onion, diced ⚬ 1 medium green bell pepper, diced ⚬ 2 medium celery ribs, diced ⚬ 4 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves) ⚬ 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce ⚬ 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce ⚬ 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste ⚬ 1 tablespoon brown sugar ⚬ 1 1/2 teaspoons salt ⚬ 1 teaspoon ground mustard ⚬ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ⚬ 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ⚬ 32 ounces frozen tater tots ⚬ 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided INSTRUCTIONS 1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. 2️⃣ In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and celery for 12 to 15 minutes, until the beef is browned and vegetables are softened. 3️⃣ Add the minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds more. 4️⃣ Turn off the heat and stir in Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, salt, ground mustard, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until fully combined. 5️⃣ Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle about 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese over it. 6️⃣ Top with frozen tater tots in a single, even layer. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top. 7️⃣ Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the tater tots are crisp and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Subscribe for more restaurant-quality recipes you can easily make at home. #sloppyjoecasserole #tatertotcasserole #easydinnerrecipes #comfortfood #freezermeals #weeknightdinners #thestayathomechef