Description
A hearty, family-friendly casserole made with seasoned ground beef, chili, melty cheese, and crispy tater tots baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) chili with beans
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Optional: sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in chili with beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the top.
- Arrange tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until tater tots are crispy and golden.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with green onions if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra heat, add jalapeños or use spicy chili.
- Swap beef for ground turkey or plant-based meat to lighten the dish.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or air fryer to keep the tater tots crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American