Sloppy Joe Tater Tots (Printable Version)
A filling skillet with crispy tots, flavorful beef, and melted cheddar that’s great for quick meals or sharing.
# What You'll Need:
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28 ounces frozen tater tots bag
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound 80% lean ground beef
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2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
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1 medium chopped yellow onion
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15-ounce can tomato sauce
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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2 cloves garlic minced
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1/4 cup BBQ sauce
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1/2 cup ketchup
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon onion powder
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Follow the pack’s oven temp. Spread out tater tots on a tray and bake till they're nice and crisp.
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Heat olive oil in a big oven-safe pan on medium. Toss in beef and onions. Stir a bunch for 8 minutes till beef browns up and onions soften.
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Mix in garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder. Cook for about a minute till you get a nice smell going.
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Pour in tomato sauce, ketchup, BBQ sauce, mustard, and Worcestershire. Stir well and keep it simmering on medium-low for 5 minutes so it thickens.
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Spread the cooked tater tots over the meat mix, pressing them in so they soak up the sauce.
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Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese all over the tater tots evenly.
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Pop the pan under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes. Keep an eye on it so cheese melts and bubbles without burning. Take it out right away.
# Additional Notes:
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Using super crispy tater tots makes it taste better.
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Sharp cheddar gives a strong flavor. Pepper jack works if you like it spicy.
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You can swap ground beef for lean turkey or chicken to keep it lighter.
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Put tater tots close together so no spots get soggy.
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For a smoky twist, add a dash of chipotle powder.