Here’s a straightforward recipe for a Tater-Tot Taco Casserole, combining the classic comfort of tater tots with bold Mexican-inspired flavors. This recipe is based on common elements from various sources, ensuring a family-friendly, customizable dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients:
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen Mexican-style corn
- 1 (12 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (12 ounce) bag shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen tater tots
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can enchilada sauce
Directions:
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- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F.
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the onion, garlic, taco seasoning mix, frozen Mexican-style corn, and black beans to the ground beef; cook and stir another 10 minutes.
- Set aside to cool slightly.
- Combine the ground beef mixture in a large bowl with about 3/4 of the Mexican cheese blend and the tater tots; stir to combine.
- Pour about 1/3 of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Add the tater tot mixture to the baking dish; lightly pat the mixture down into a solid, even layer. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tater tot layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
- Sprinkle the remaining Mexican cheese over the casserole and return to oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes more.
Pair with a Mexican chopped salad, cilantro lime rice, or tortilla chips with salsa or guacamole.
This recipe is a crowd-pleaser, blending the hearty Midwestern tater tot casserole with taco flavors. It’s kid-friendly, budget-friendly, and highly customizable. If you want to tweak it further or need specific ingredient substitutions, let me know!
