Chili Tater Tot Casserole
A cozy tater tot casserole made with a beef chili filling.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 679kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 white or yellow onion diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 14 ounce can dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 32 ounce bag tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the olive oil, beef, and onion and cook until the ground beef is browned, breaking it up as it cooks, and the onion is softened.
- Add the spices and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beans and stir to combine.
- Add the filling to a greased 9x13" baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Top with the tater tots.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the tots are browned and the filling is bubbling.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Serving suggestions: top with sour cream/plain Greek yogurt, diced cilantro or green onions.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- You can prep this ahead of time, up until the step of baking, and then refrigerate until ready to bake. Add 5 minutes to baking time once you bake.
- Check out Expert Tips for freezer meal instructions.
Nutrition
Calories: 679kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 1365mg | Potassium: 903mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 728IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 336mg | Iron: 4mg