Tater Tot Chili Casserole
Tater Tot Chili Casserole is made with a hearty, homemade chili that's loaded with ground beef, tomatoes, beans, and spices, then topped with shredded cheese and tater tots that get baked to crispy perfection! Add a dollop of sour cream or sliced scallions for the finishing touch!
Equipment
- 2.5 qt. casserole dish
- large pan or Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef I like to use extra lean
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeno minced
- 1/2 tbsp. cumin
- 1/2 tbsp. paprika
- 1/2 tbsp. smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- salt & pepper to taste
- 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes undrained
- 8 oz. can tomato sauce
- 15 oz. can pinto beans drained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, colby, Mexican blend
- Frozen tater tots amount will vary on size of casserole dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.Add the ground beef, onion, garlic, bell pepper, jalapeno, and spices to a large pan or medium Dutch oven. Break up the ground beef and cook on medium-high heat until the meat is cooked through and the onion and has softened, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes and their juices, tomato sauce, pinto beans, and beef broth to the pan and bring to a boil, then simmer with no lid for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste for needed salt.
- Spray the casserole dish with cooking spray, then add chili. Top chili with shredded cheese, then place tater tots on top of cheese.
- Bake casserole in oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy. Enjoy!
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