Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole
Lightened up and veggie-packed sloppy Joe meat topped with tater tots and cheddar cheese.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey/chicken
- 1 yellow onion diced small
- 1 bell pepper diced small
- 2 carrots diced small
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt more to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup frozen riced cauliflower
- 2 tbsp water
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp yellow mustard or dijon
- 15-20 oz frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease a 8x8” or 9x9” baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or oil, set aside.
- Heat oil a large skillet over medium heat. Add meat and cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon or spatula for 3-4 minutes.
- Add onions, peppers, and carrots and sauté for an additional 4-5 minutes with the meat until veggies begin to soften and meat is cooked through.
- Add seasonings and mix to combine.
- Add riced cauliflower and water. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in ketchup, mustard and worcestershire sauce.
- Transfer meat and veggie mixture to prepared pan in an even layer. Top with frozen tater tots, evenly covering the entire filling.
- Bake for 25 minutes until tater tots are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle evenly with cheese. Return casserole to the oven and bake an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with thinly sliced green onions if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1016mg | Potassium: 787mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 4530IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 3mg
