Mexican tater tot casserole

ingredients  1x2x3x

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix low sodium
• 1 cup enchilada sauce divided
• 1 ½ cups frozen corn
• 1 ½ cups bell pepper red, yellow or green, diced
• 12 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
• 16 ounces frozen tater tots
• ⅓ cup salsa

optional toppings

• Diced tomatoes
• Shredded lettuce
• Sour Cream
• Avocado Slices

instructions 

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Brown ground beef, onion and garlic over medium high until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
• Stir in taco seasoning, ½ cup water, ⅔ cup enchilada sauce, corn, bell pepper & beans. Cook until thickened (about 5 minutes).
• Pour beef mixture into a 9×13 pan. Sprinkle with 1 ½ cups cheese and arrange tater tots on top.
• Bake 30 minutes. Combine salsa and remaining ⅓ cup enchilada sauce. Spread over tater tots and top with remaining cheese.
• Bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted & bubbly.
• Serve with desired toppings