Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients

Scaled for your household (8 portions) · original serves 8

• Beef mince2 lb
• Brown onion1
• Red capsicum1
• Celery2
• Garlic cloves4 tsp
• Worcestershire sauce2 tbsp
• Tomato sauce1 oz
• Tomato puree (paste)1 oz
• Brown sugar1 tbsp
• Salt1½ tsp
• Ground Mustard1 tsp
• Black Pepper½ tsp
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes½ tsp
• Frozen Tater Tots32 oz
• Grated cheddar2 cup

Method

1. 1

   At this stage, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. 2

   In a roomy skillet on medium-high heat, cook 2 pounds ground beef, 1 medium white onion (diced), 1 medium green bell pepper (diced),; then 2 medium celery ribs (diced) about 12 to 15 minutes until beef is browned and the vegetables soften.

3. 3

   Stir in 4 teaspoons minced garlic and cook for an additional 60 seconds.

4. 4

   Turn off the heat; then stir in 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 (15 ounce can) tomato sauce, 1 (6 ounce can) tomato paste, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon ground mustard, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. mix to mix together.

5. 5

   Spread sloppy joe mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. scatter about 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese over the sloppy joe mixture. Top with 32 ounces frozen tater tots, arranging in a single even layer. scatter the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top.

6. 6

   Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the tater tots are cooked through; then the cheese is melted and bubbly.