Description
Discover how to make a delicious Layered Taco Tater Tot Bake with this easy recipe. Perfect for a family dinner or potluck, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- – 1 pound (454 g) lean ground beef
- – 1 onion, diced
- – 2 cloves garlic, minced
- – 1 ounce (28 g) taco seasoning (1 packet)
- – 1 cup (240 ml) tomato sauce, divided
- – 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) frozen corn kernels, thawed
- – 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) bell pepper, red, yellow or green, diced
- – 15 ounces (425 g) canned chickpeas, 1 can, drained and rinsed
- – 3 cups (360 g) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- – 16 ounces (454 g) frozen potato rounds
- – 1/3 cup (80 ml) salsa
- – toppings as desired, see notes
Instructions
- Start by setting your oven to 400°F (200°C) to heat up.
- Cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic on medium-high heat until the meat is fully browned, with no pink spots left. Remove any excess grease.
- Mix in the taco seasoning, ½ cup water, half of the tomato sauce, corn, bell peppers, and chickpeas. Let the mixture thicken, which should take around 5 minutes.
- Place the beef mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Evenly distribute 1 ½ cups of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top, then layer with the frozen potato rounds.
- Cook in the oven for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, blend the salsa with the remaining tomato sauce. Pour this mixture over the potato rounds and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
- Continue baking for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
- Serve with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- Consider using ground turkey or chicken as a leaner option instead of ground beef for a healthier twist.
- Experiment with black beans or kidney beans for added protein and fiber in this dish.
- Add diced jalapenos or green chilies for a spicy kick, and garnish with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, or a dollop of sour cream for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 30g
Keywords: beef enchilada bake, cheesy tater tots, Mexican casserole, ground beef casserole, enchilada tater tots, beef and cheese bake