Tater Tot Taco Casserole
This hearty taco casserole combines seasoned ground beef, black beans, and salsa beneath melted cheddar and a crisp, golden layer of tater tots. It is an easy oven-baked dinner with familiar flavors and satisfying texture.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 15-ounce can black beans
- 1.5 cups salsa
- 2 cups shredded mexican-blend cheese
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots
- 1 as needed cooking spray
Cooking instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. (about 5 min) — 425°F
- Cook the ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the beef, until browned and the beef reaches 160°F. Drain excess fat if needed. (about 8 min) — Medium-high
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2 minutes, then mix in the drained black beans and salsa. (about 3 min) — Medium
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cheese over the top, then arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer. (about 3 min) — 425°F
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the tots are crisp and golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges. Rest for 5 minutes before serving. (about 30 min) — 425°F