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Cheesy ground beef sloppy joe skillet topped with crispy tater tots and melted cheddar. Easy one-pan comfort food dinner perfect for busy weeknights.

Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Skillet

Cheesy ground beef sloppy joe skillet topped with crispy tater tots and melted cheddar. Easy one-pan comfort food dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 bag frozen tater tots
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1 onion
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • Salt & pepper

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Brown beef and onion.
  3. Stir in sauce ingredients and simmer.
  4. Arrange tater tots on top.
  5. Bake 20–25 minutes.
  6. Add cheese and bake 3–5 minutes more.
  7. Serve warm.

Notes

Bake uncovered for crisp tots.
Broil briefly for extra golden top.
Kid-friendly and freezer-friendly.