Chili Tater Tot Casserole

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5 from 1 vote

A delicious and easy weeknight dinner casserole that will make your family rush to the table. Classic homemade chili with juicy and flavorful ground beef topped with melty cheese and crisp tater tots.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Halal

Servings: Servings

Calories: 438kcal

Author: Amira

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion diced
1 ½ pounds ground beef 90% lean is better
2 cups diced tomatoes
2 Tablespoon chili powder
2 Tablespoons ground cumin
2 Tablespoons tomato paste
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 can Pinto beans drained and rinsed
1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
½ cup water or beef broth for extra flavor
Salt and pepper to taste
1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 bag frozen tater tot

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F, spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil and saute onion until translucent will take about 3 minutes.
Add ground beef breaking it apart and cook until browned and no longer pink.
Add diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, sugar, tomato paste, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, beans and water.
Stir everything well to combine and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
Pour mixture at the bottom of your baking dish topped with cheese.
Arrange tater tots on top and bake in the center of your oven for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and top is crisp and browned.
Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream, pico de Gallo and chopped green onions.

Notes

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