Description
A hearty and crowd-pleasing twist on comfort food, this Mexican Tater Tot Casserole layers spiced ground beef, black beans, corn, salsa, and plenty of cheese under a golden blanket of crispy tater tots. It’s fast, easy, and packed with bold, zesty flavors.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade mix)
1/2 cup water
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (canned, fresh, or frozen)
1 cup salsa
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 bag (about 32 oz) frozen tater tots
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water. Mix well.
- Add black beans, corn, and salsa. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle half the cheese over the meat mixture.
- Arrange tater tots in a single layer over the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until tots are golden and crispy.
- Top with remaining cheese and return to the oven for 5-7 minutes until melted.
- Let rest a few minutes, garnish with cilantro, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner