1 hour to prepare Serves 4-6
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (16 oz.) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced, optional
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425º F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, onion powder, garlic powder and red pepper flakes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet (or oven-safe pan) over medium-high heat and cook garlic, if using, for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, then drain off fat.
- Pour sauce and pinto beans into beef, and stir until everything is evenly coated. Cook for 5-10 minutes, or until slightly thickened, then spread mixture into an even layer and top with 1 cup of cheese.
- Top with tater tots, then sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
- Place skillet in oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until tater tots are crispy and golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Recipe adapted from Five Heart Home
