Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Skillet (Print Format)

Golden tots and cheesy beef combine in a satisfying, oven-baked skillet for easy comfort food at its finest.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1 onion, chopped
05 - 2 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
07 - 1/4 cup ketchup
08 - 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
09 - 1 tbsp mustard
10 - 1-2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
11 - 1 tbsp garlic, minced
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
14 - 1 tsp onion powder
15 - 1 tsp paprika

# Steps:

01 - Bake frozen tater tots according to the package directions until golden and crispy.
02 - Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion; cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the beef until browned.
03 - Stir in minced garlic, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Mix in tomato sauce, ketchup, BBQ sauce, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
05 - Arrange crispy tater tots in a single layer over the beef mixture in the skillet.
06 - Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the tater tots. Broil for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.