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Easy Mexican Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole With Ground Beef Served in White Plate
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Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Easy Mexican slow cooker tater tot casserole recipe, made with simple ingredients. Full of ground beef, salsa, enchilada sauce, beans, corn, cheese.
Yield: 6 People

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1.5 pounds Ground beef
  • Salt, To taste
  • Pepper, To taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic , Finely minced
  • 1 cup Onion, Finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Green peppers, Roughly chopped
  • 1 can Black beans, 15 oz. can, Drained and Rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn , Frozen
  • 3/4 cup Salsa, Mild or spicy
  • 1 can Chopped green chiles, 4.5 oz. can, Drained
  • 1 tbsp Taco seasoning
  • 3/4 cup Red enchilada sauce, Mild or spicy
  • 1 bag Frozen tater tots, 32 oz. bag
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend, Shredded, Full fat
  • 1-2 tbsp Green onions, Or roughly chopped cilantro, For topping

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, green peppers and cook until no longer pink. Be sure to crumble the beef while it's cooking.
  • Remove from heat and drain grease.
  • Add black beans, corn, salsa, green chiles, taco seasoning, red enchilada sauce and mix until combined.
  • Spray oil on the inside of a large slow cooker (6 quart or larger).
  • Spread out the meat mixture at the bottom of the crockpot.
  • Sprinkle half the cheese on top of the beef mixture.
  • Arrange tater tots on top.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat for about 3 hours or until tater tots are warmed through.
    Tip: Put a sheet of paper towel in between the pot and the lid while this casserole is cooking. This helps prevent the condensation from the lid to drip onto the tater tots and keeps them from getting soggy!
  • In the final 30 minutes, sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  • Cover and continue cooking on Low heat until cheese is fully melted.
  • Add toppings of your choice. I added some finely chopped jalapenos, green onions and extra corn. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave. 

Nutrition

Calories: 563kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 34g, Fat: 36g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 116mg, Sodium: 936mg, Potassium: 723mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 791IU, Vitamin C: 22mg, Calcium: 305mg, Iron: 4mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 563
Author: Abeer Rizvi