Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Taco Tater Tot Casserole, a delicious and satisfying dish that combines seasoned ground beef, hearty black beans, and crispy tater tots, all topped with rich enchilada sauce and melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or parties, this one-dish wonder is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit any palate. Just layer your ingredients, pop it in the oven, and let the delicious aromas fill your kitchen. Your guests will love this crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 4 oz canned green chiles
- 1 oz taco seasoning
- 15 oz black beans (rinsed & drained)
- 10 oz frozen corn
- 10 oz red enchilada sauce
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and prepare a baking dish with non-stick spray.
- In a large skillet, sauté the ground beef, onion, and optional red pepper over medium heat until browned. Add minced garlic towards the end and drain excess fat.
- Stir in green chiles, taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and half of the cheese until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish. Drizzle with enchilada sauce and layer tater tots on top.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes until tater tots are golden brown. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake for an additional 2–3 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg