Tater Tot Taco Bake Recipe

Name: Tater Tot Taco Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 small onion (diced); 1 garlic clove (minced); 1 (6 ounce) can black olives (sliced); 1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix; 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies (diced); 1 (12 ounce) can black beans (drained); 16 ounces Mexican blend cheese (shredded); 1 (16 ounce) package frozen tater tots; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can enchilada sauce; 16 ounces frozen corn (optional); 3 green onions (chopped) (optional); 8 ounces sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion (diced)
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 (6 ounce) can black olives (sliced)
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies (diced)
1 (12 ounce) can black beans (drained)
16 ounces Mexican blend cheese (shredded)
1 (16 ounce) package frozen tater tots
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can enchilada sauce
16 ounces frozen corn (optional)
3 green onions (chopped) (optional)
8 ounces sour cream (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Spray 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
3
Heat a skillet over medium high heat and add lean ground beef, garlic and onion. While cooking break meat apart using a spoon or spatula and continue until beef is completely browned. Drain excess oil.
4
Add taco seasoning mix, green chilies and black beans. Cook until heated through (If using corn you will add the corn as well).
5
In a large bowl combine ground beef mixture, 3/4 of the Mexican cheese blend and bag of tater tots (Mix well).
6
Pour about 1/3 of the enchilada sauce into bottom of the baking dish.
7
Add the tater toter mixture to the baking dish and lightly pat the mixture down into an even layer.
8
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tater tot mixture.
9
Place in over and bake for 40 minutes. After about 30 minutes of baking, add remaining cheese and sliced olives. Return to oven for remaining 10 minutes.
10
Remove from oven and top off with chopped green onions and/or sour cream.
11
Serve while hot and enjoy!

1057

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 small onion (diced), 1 garlic clove (minced), 1 (6 ounce) can black olives (sliced), and more.

Yes, Tater Tot Taco Bake 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.

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Tater Tot Taco Bake

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