Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and diced)
  • 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed ((1 can))
  • 14.5 ounces fire roasted tomatoes, drained ((1 can))
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 4 oz whipped cream cheese
  • 2 pounds tater tots
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 8 oz shredded mild cheddar cheese

Instruction

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat add beef, onion, garlic and jalapeño
  • Break up beef as it cooks and stir as needed to brown evenly and cook veggies
  • Once ground beef is fully cooked and veggies are softened you can spoon off any excess grease
  • Add black beans, tomatoes, corn and cream cheese and stir to combine well
  • Heat through for 3-5 minutes
  • Spray slow cooker well with nonstick canola oil spray
  • Add half of tater tots on bottom then top with ground beef mixture
  • Top with remaining tots, drizzle with salsa and cover with cheese
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 or until tater tots are hot and slightly crispy on edges and cheese is fully melted