INGREDIENTS
One bag (32 oz.) tater tots
1 1/2 pounds of lean ground beef
Salt , pepper and as desired
1 medium onion cut into pieces
A couple of shakings of Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons of chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
8 ounces tomato sauce
8 ounces water can (use the tomato sauce in its empty can)
2 cups (8 oz.) Cheddar cheese, shredded
Sour cream (optional)
Green onions, cut (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the tater tots on the middle of the baking dish measuring 9×13 inches. Bake for 20 minutes.
In a separate saucepan, simmer and then crumble the beef in salt, pepper, and onion till the meat is not pink anymore. Drain if necessary. Add the mix back in the saucepan. Add the Worcestershire sauce chili powder cumin, tomato sauce and water into the skillet. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium temperature, stirring frequently until it is at the desired consistency. (I prefer the consistency similar to Sloppy Joe’s, however, you can make your own according to how you like it).
Sprinkle the baked tater-tots with chili. Sprinkle with cheese. Return the casserole to the oven and bake another 10 to 15 to 15 minutes until cheese has melting and the casserole is cooked to perfection.
For serving, top individual portions with green onions and sour-cream If you’d like.
The Serving Size: Calories 352Total Fat: 27g Saturated Fat 12gCholesterol 9 mg Sodium: 435mg Fiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein 22g