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Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

Published: Jan 16, 2023 by Bowl Me Over · Leave a Comment

Big meaty casserole dish topped with your favorite potatoes. Everyone loves this easy to make meal!
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Easy to make Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole is an easy dinner your whole family will love and definitely have everyone coming back for seconds!

Next time try the Cowboy Tater Tot Casserole - it's one of my favorite easy meals!

Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole in cast iron skillet, with serving spoon.
This hearty casserole is the ultimate comfort food!
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  • Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Why you'll love this recipe 

✔️only minutes of prep time.

✔️ it's super easy to make, using pantry and refrigerator ingredients.

✔️ it's a family friendly weeknight meal!

Ingredients

Ingredients needed to make this recipe. With print overlay.
Ingredients for Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

  • lean ground beef - can substitute ground chicken or turkey if you'd prefer.
  • bell peppers - red bell pepper, green, orange or yellow - you can use whatever you have on hand.
  • onion - I prefer yellow onions, white or red will be yummy too!
  • Montreal steak seasoning
  • catsup
  • brown sugar
  • yellow mustard
  • frozen tater tots

Instructions 

This is an overview of the instructions for the sloppy joe casserole recipe. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!

  1. Preheat the oven, dice the veggies. If you're using an oven safe skillet, great otherwise prepare a baking dish by spraying with non stick cooking spray.
  2. Cook beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add diced bell pepper, onion and seasoning. Sauté until the onions are transparent and bell pepper is softened.
  4. Add the catsup, brown sugar and mustard to the beef mixture, combine the zesty tomato sauce with the meat.
  5. Place frozen tots on top of the Sloppy Joe mixture, bake uncovered for 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Equipment

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  • Cast Iron Skillet - this is a nice size 10.25 inches, I use mine almost daily!

FAQ's

What is a Sloppy Joe?

That's really simple! It's a sandwich made with ground beef, typically with a catsup based sauce.

What goes well with Tater Tot casserole?

A bright green salad or steamed vegetables would go well with this salad. It will lighten up this rich meal.

What is another name for Tater Tot casserole?

Living in Minnesota, I can tell you it's called a hot dish. Super popular these old fashioned meals are perfect for family dinners.

Can I use Manwich instead of using the seasoning?

Absolutely! Substitute a 15 ounce can of Manwich.

Can this recipe be made ahead?

Absolutely! Brown the ground beef and prepare the meat mixture. Allow it to cool completely, cover and refrigerate. Remove the skillet from the refrigerate 30 minutes before baking. Add the frozen tater tots right before baking.

Tips

  • Spread the potatoes in a single layer over the top of the casserole.
  • For crispy tater tots, place the skillet under the broiler for 2-4 minutes adds great texture to the dish.
Skillet casserole topped with tater tots. With serving spoon.
Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

Variations

Substitute chili sauce for the ketchup to add a little spice!

A 15 ounce can of Manwich makes this even easier (but I admit, the combination in this easy recipe is excellent! I hope you give it a try first!!)

A tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce will add another layer of flavor and salty goodness.

You can always substitute ground chicken or ground turkey if you'd prefer a lighter meal.

You can stretch this meal by adding frozen corn or can corn (drained). Additionally by adding drain and rinsed black beans.

Four ounces of cream cheese will make the meat mixture creamy and rich. A cup of shredded cheddar cheese sprinkled on the top of the casserole turns this into a cheesy tater tot casserole - yum yum!!!

Dish filled with sloppy Joe tater tot casserole in bowl with serving spoon. With skillet filled with meal behind it.
This easy to make delicious casserole is a perfect for busy weeknights.

Storage

Refrigerate - allow to cool completely to room temperature. Store in airtight container 3-5 days.

Freezer - this freezes well, up to three months.

Reheat - it can be microwaved, however, for best results reheat in a pre-heated 375 degree oven for 20-30 minutes.

More tater tot casserole recipes

  • Love tater tots? Be sure to try the Mexican Tater Tot Casserole next!
  • Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole - tender chicken topped with crispy tater tots. This one is so good!
  • Perfect for party or movie night, Tater Tot Nachos or Tachos are what to serve!
  • Cowboy Tater Tot Casserole - it's one of my favorite easy meals!

Related recipes

  • There are a couple more sloppy Joe recipes on the blog like Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes of course! Everyone's favorite and an easy meal your entire family will love! Or if you're having a party, serve this Hot Sloppy Joe Dip recipe, yum!
  • Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake - we love this dish!
  • Looking for a great casserole, be sure and try Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel - so cheesy and delicious this is a great make-ahead casserole too.
  • Chicken Taco Bake - speaking of family favorites! What's not to love about this easy recipe!!

Serve with

  • A citrus salad with winter greens is absolutely fabulous! This recipe is so rich, keep your dinner light!
  • Steamed green beans, steamed Brussels sprouts or roasted broccoli would be fantastic as well.
  • For dessert, how about some yummy cookies? Grandma Josephine's Brown Sugar Cookie Recipe is a wonderful sweet treat!

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Casserole in skillet topped with tater tots. With serving spoon.
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Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Big meaty casserole dish topped with your favorite potatoes. Everyone loves this easy to make meal!
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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 328kcal
Author: Deb Clark
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Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon montreal steak seasoning
  • 1 cup catsup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 cups frozen tater tots

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Dice on onion and green pepper.
  • Brown ground beef if a large skillet over medium-high heat, drain fat.
  • Add diced bell pepper, onion and montreal steak seasoning. Sauté for five minutes until the onions are transparent and bell pepper is softened.
  • Add the catsup, brown sugar and mustard, combine mixture thoroughly.
  • Top with frozen tater tots, place in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • If desired place casserole under broiler for 2-3 minutes to crisp up the tater tots.

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 653mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 848IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 4mg
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