Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Skillet (Print Version)
Tater tots meet tangy beef, onion, savory sauce, and cheddar in a skillet—comforting, flavorful, and family-friendly.
# Ingredients:
→ Main ingredients
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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
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1 onion, finely chopped
→ Sauce and seasoning
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30 ml olive oil
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225 ml tomato sauce
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60 ml ketchup
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30 ml barbecue sauce
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15 ml yellow mustard
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15–30 ml Worcestershire sauce
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15 g garlic, minced
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2.5 ml salt
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2.5 ml ground black pepper
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5 ml onion powder
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5 ml paprika
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven as directed on package and arrange tater tots in a single layer on a baking tray. Bake until golden brown and crisp.
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Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up beef, until browned and onions are softened.
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Stir in minced garlic, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and paprika. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Blend in tomato sauce, ketchup, barbecue sauce, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer gently for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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Arrange baked tater tots in a single layer on top of the beef mixture in the skillet.
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
# Notes:
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Use an oven-safe skillet to minimize dishwashing and achieve a perfect broil finish.