Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Skillet (Print Version)
Crispy tots, saucy beef, and cheddar combine in this easy, hearty skillet meal for family dinners.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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450 g ground beef
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900 g frozen tater tots
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120 g shredded cheddar cheese
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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15 g garlic, minced
→ Sauces and Condiments
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240 ml tomato sauce
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60 ml ketchup
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30 ml BBQ sauce
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15 ml yellow mustard
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15–30 ml Worcestershire sauce
→ Oils and Seasoning
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30 ml olive oil
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0.5 tsp salt
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0.5 tsp ground black pepper
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp paprika
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven and bake frozen tater tots according to package instructions until golden and crispy.
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Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion; cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking up the meat until browned and onions are translucent.
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Incorporate minced garlic, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and paprika. Stir constantly for 1 minute until the mixture is fragrant.
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Add tomato sauce, ketchup, BBQ sauce, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet. Stir thoroughly to combine, then simmer the mixture for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
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Arrange baked tater tots evenly over the beef mixture. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
# Notes:
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For optimal texture, distribute tater tots in a single layer and avoid overcrowding to keep them crispy.