Cheesy Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Skillet Dish (Print version)
Saucy sloppy joe beef topped with crispy tater tots and melted cheddar, baked in one skillet for a hearty family dinner.
# Ingredients:
For the tater tot topping
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2 lb (900 g) frozen tater tots
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1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
For the sloppy joe beef
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 85 percent lean
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1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 cup (240 ml) tomato sauce
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1/3 cup (80 ml) ketchup
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2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Optional finish
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2 tablespoons sliced green onions or chopped parsley
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Pickles or sour cream, for serving
# Instructions:
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Heat the oven to 425°F, or use the temperature on the tater tot package. Spread the tots in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 22-25 minutes until crisp and golden.
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While the tots bake, heat olive oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and onion, then cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the beef, until browned and the onion is soft. Drain excess fat if needed.
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Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute, stirring often, until the garlic is fragrant.
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Add tomato sauce, ketchup, barbecue sauce, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until the filling is thick and glossy.
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Arrange the crisp baked tater tots over the sloppy joe filling in an even layer. Sprinkle the cheddar evenly over the top.
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Place the skillet under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly browned in spots. Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with green onions or parsley if using.
# Good to know:
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Use an oven-safe 12-inch skillet for the easiest assembly.
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Bake the tater tots before topping the beef for the crispiest texture.
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Nutrition is an estimate per serving.