Taco-Tot Casserole Recipe

Name: Taco-Tot Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. 85/15 lean ground beef; 1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 (1-oz.) pkt. original taco seasoning (such as Old El Paso); 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 2 cups frozen corn, thawed; 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (5-oz.) can chopped mild green chiles, drained; 8 oz. shredded Mexican cheese blend (about 2 cups), divided; 1 (32-oz.) bag frozen potato tots; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 Tbsp. hot sauce (such as Cholula); 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (from 1 lime); 1 ripe (6 oz.) avocado, chopped; 1 small (5 oz.) tomato, chopped; 1 jalapeno chile, thinly sliced; Cilantro leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 lb. 85/15 lean ground beef
1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 (1-oz.) pkt. original taco seasoning (such as Old El Paso)
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (5-oz.) can chopped mild green chiles, drained
8 oz. shredded Mexican cheese blend (about 2 cups), divided
1 (32-oz.) bag frozen potato tots
1/2 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp. hot sauce (such as Cholula)
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
1 ripe (6 oz.) avocado, chopped
1 small (5 oz.) tomato, chopped
1 jalapeno chile, thinly sliced
Cilantro leaves, for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef, onion, taco seasoning, and salt; cook, stirring to crumble, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in corn, beans, green chiles, and 1 cup of the cheese.
2
Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Place potato tots in an even layer on top of mixture.
3
Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven until tots are golden brown and crispy, 35 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
4
We tested this recipe with Ore Ida brand tater tots.

744

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. 85/15 lean ground beef, 1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups), 1 (1-oz.) pkt. original taco seasoning (such as Old El Paso), 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Taco-Tot Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Taco-Tot Casserole

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