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This Mexican Tater Tot Casserole is layered with seasoned beef, beans, corn, cheese, and golden tater tots! A comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner that’s ready in under an hour.
This Mexican Tater Tot Casserole is one of those meals that my entire family loves! It is simple, hearty, and comforting. The layers of seasoned beef, beans, and veggies, topped with lots of cheese and golden tater tots gives it so much flavor.
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Ingredients
- Ground Beef – Try ground chicken, turkey, or even shredded rotisserie chicken
- Chopped Small Onion – Freeze Onion if you chop ahead of time.
- Minced Clove Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
- Red Enchilada Sauce – Use can or make Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe
- Black Beans – Beans needs to be drained
- Corn – We used frozen corn
- Chili Powder – See The Best Chili Powder Substitute. You can also use this Taco Seasoning Mix
- Ground Cumin – See Best Substitute for Cumin
- Oregano – You can substitute with Italian Seasoning Recipe
- Frozen Tater Tots – There is no need to thaw
- Mexican Cheese Blend – Use freshly shredded cheese
- Optional Toppings – Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, black olives, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, and sliced jalapeños.
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How to Make Mexican Tator Tot Casserole
Step 1 – In a large pan over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned and onion is softened, about 6-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Step 2 – Stir in enchilada sauce, black beans, frozen corn, green chiles, and all seasonings. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 3 – Pour the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish. Arrange frozen tator tots in a single layer on top. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, or until tater tots are crispy.
Step 4 – Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Add desired toppings.
Mexican Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 2 cans 10 ounces each red enchilada sauce
- 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 1 can 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 3 cups Mexican cheese blend shredded
- Optional Toppings: Shredded lettuce diced tomatoes, sour cream, black olives, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, and sliced jalapeños.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned and onion is softened, about 6-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in enchilada sauce, black beans, frozen corn, green chiles, and all seasonings. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.
- Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, or until tater tots are crispy.
- Top with shredded cheese and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Add desired toppings.
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Recipe Notes
- Drain Beans – Make sure to drain and rinse the beans to prevent the mixture from being too wet.
- Crispy Topping – For extra crispy tots, broil for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
- Make Ahead – Assemble casserole, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Meatless Tater Tot Casserole – Omit meat and add extra beans, peppers, and zucchini. Feel free to add in any type of vegetables.
- Breakfast Variations – Replace beef with chorizo and serve with fried eggs on top.
- Cheesy Ranch Version – Mix ranch seasoning into the beef mixture for a tangy kick.
- Southwest Style – Use pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, cayenne, or hot sauce for a spicier casserole.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Recommendations
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Frequently Asked Questions
There is no need to thaw the tater tots before baking. They will bake and get crispier from frozen while baking.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep tots crispy.
Yes! Once the casserole has cooled, top the casserole dish with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Freeze the casserole for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge when ready to reheat.
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This was the perfect casserole to make when my family came over! It was hearty, delicious and everyone cleaned their plates.