Tex-Mex Tater Tot Casserole
This hearty Tex-Mex tater tot casserole combines spicy ground beef, vibrant peppers, creamy cheese, and crispy tater tots for a quick, comforting meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef good for browning
- 0.5 cup onion chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced, fresh
- 1 small jalapeno seeded and diced
- 2 bell peppers red or yellow, chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour for thickening
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 0.75 cup milk
- 8 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese
- 14 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- to taste salt
- 1-2 bags frozen tater tots
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a large skillet on medium-high heat.
- Cook ground beef with chopped onion, garlic, jalapeno, and bell peppers for 5 to 7 minutes until beef is tender and veggies are softened.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for 1 minute to thicken broth.
- Mix in taco seasoning and milk, stirring well, and cook until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and fold in black beans and half of the shredded pepper jack cheese, allowing it to melt slightly.
- Pour mixture into greased casserole dish, spread evenly, then top with remaining pepper jack cheese and layer frozen tater tots on top.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and tater tots are golden brown.
- Let casserole stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle.
- Enjoy your Tex-Mex tater tot casserole warm and delicious.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge up to 4 days or frozen for 2-3 months. Reheat covered with a splash of broth. Use natural release in pressure cooker for reheating to keep moisture.