Description
This Cowboy Tater Tot Casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that combines seasoned ground beef, corn, black beans, and barbecue sauce topped with crispy tater tots and melted cheese. Perfect for a comforting family dinner!
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional:
- 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen tater tots
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cook Ground Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, cook onion in olive oil until softened. Add garlic and ground beef, cook until browned. Drain excess grease. Add corn, black beans, barbecue sauce, sour cream, 1 cup cheese, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with tater tots in a single layer.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake for another 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly, and tater tots are golden.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions or parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of beef for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
