Mexican tater tot casserole 

ingredients  1x2x3x

  • ▢1 pound lean ground beef
  • ▢1 onion diced
  • ▢2 cloves garlic minced
  • ▢1 packet taco seasoning mix low sodium
  • ▢1 cup enchilada sauce divided
  • ▢1 ½ cups frozen corn
  • ▢1 ½ cups bell pepper red, yellow or green, diced
  • ▢12 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
  • ▢3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • ▢16 ounces frozen tater tots
  • ▢⅓ cup salsa

optional toppings

  • ▢Diced tomatoes
  • ▢Shredded lettuce
  • ▢Sour Cream
  • ▢Avocado Slices

instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Brown ground beef, onion and garlic over medium high until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
  • Stir in taco seasoning, ½ cup water, ⅔ cup enchilada sauce, corn, bell pepper & beans. Cook until thickened (about 5 minutes).
  • Pour beef mixture into a 9×13 pan. Sprinkle with 1 ½ cups cheese and arrange tater tots on top.
  • Bake 30 minutes. Combine salsa and remaining ⅓ cup enchilada sauce. Spread over tater tots and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted & bubbly.
  • Serve with desired toppings