Description
Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Skillet is the ultimate comfort food mash-up that’s sure to satisfy your cravings. This delectable dish combines the classic flavors of sloppy joes with the crispy, golden goodness of tater tots, all baked together in a single skillet. It’s a hearty, family-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound frozen tater tots
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1. Cook the Beef: Begin by heating the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it’s browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
2. Add the Aromatics: Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
3. Make the Sloppy Joe Sauce: To the skillet, add the tomato sauce, ketchup, BBQ sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
4. Top with Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in an even layer over the sloppy joe mixture in the skillet.
5. Bake to Perfection: Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are crispy and golden brown.
6. Add the Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the skillet and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve and Enjoy: Let the Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Skillet cool slightly, then serve hot and enjoy this comforting, flavor-packed dish!
Notes
To make a healthier version of Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Skillet, consider using lean ground beef or substituting it with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives. Opt for whole grain or cauliflower tater tots. Additionally, you can reduce the amount of cheese or choose reduced-fat cheese. Incorporating more vegetables into the sloppy joe mixture will add nutrients while maintaining flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 42 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams