Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

Mike

Two childhood favorites collide in one epic comfort-food casserole. Rich, saucy sloppy joe filling loaded with bold BBQ flavor, topped with melty cheese and crispy tater tots this is the kind of dinner that disappears fast and gets requested again tomorrow.

📋Quick Recipe Card

🛒Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 tbsp Blazing Star All In One Seasoning (plus more for topping)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup Blazing Star BBQ Original Sauce
• 2 tbsp mustard
• 1 tbsp Bear & Burton’s Fireshire
• 8 oz freshly shredded cheese (cheddar or Colby Jack)
• 1 bag frozen tater tots
• Cooking spray or butter for greasing the dish

🔥Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Brown the beef.
   In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain most of the grease.
2. Build the base.
   Add diced onion, green pepper, and All In One Seasoning. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
3. Add the sauce.
   Stir in garlic, Original BBQ Sauce, mustard, and Fireshire. Mix well and let simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Assemble the casserole.
   Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish and pour in the sloppy joe mixture.
5. Layer and bake.
   Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the meat, then top with a layer of frozen tater tots. Lightly season the tots with more All In One Seasoning.
6. Finish.
   Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, until the tots are golden brown and crispy.
7. Serve.
   Let cool slightly and serve hot.

💡Pro Tips

• Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded.
• Want extra crunch? Broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
• Swap ground beef for ground turkey if desired.
• Leftovers reheat great in the air fryer.

🛒Shop the Flavors

• Blazing Star All In One Seasoning
• Blazing Star BBQ Original Sauce

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