Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water (or chicken stock)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound tater tots (more or less)
  • taco toppings of choice ((lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, olives, avocado, etc))

Instruction

  • Heat a large pot over medium heat.
  • Cook the ground beef until cooked through, approximately 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  • Add the garlic, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne. Stir and cook until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
  • Add the tomato sauce and water. Stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes for the flavors to combine.
  • Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Pour the meat mixture into a 6x9 inch casserole dish (see note). Sprinkle one cup of cheddar cheese across the top of the meat.
  • Layer the tater tots in rows across the top, using approximately 1 pound of tater tots (1/2 standard bag). Sprinkle the remaining cheese across the top of the tater tots.
  • Bake the casserole until the tots are cooked through when inserting a fork and the cheese is melted, approximately 15 minutes.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven. Top with your favorite taco toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, olives, and avocado. Serve immediately.