𝐶ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑠𝑦 𝑆𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑦 𝐽𝑜𝑒 𝐶𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝐶𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑝𝑦 𝑇𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑠

𝑆𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑦 𝐽𝑜𝑒 𝐶𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑒

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

1 lb ground beef 🥩
1/2 onion, chopped 🧅
1/2 green bell pepper, diced 🌶️
1 can (15 oz) Sloppy Joe sauce 🍅
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
1 package (32 oz) frozen tater tots 🥔
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

1. Cook the beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef 🥩 over medium-high heat until fully browned, about 5-7 minutes. Break it up into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess fat, then add the chopped onion 🧅 and diced green bell pepper 🌶️. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are soft and fragrant. This creates the flavorful base for your casserole! 🧅🌶️

2. Add the Sloppy Joe sauce: Pour the can of Sloppy Joe sauce 🍅 into the skillet with the beef and vegetable mixture. Stir well, making sure everything is coated in the tangy, flavorful sauce. Let it simmer for about 3-5 minutes until the sauce is heated through and thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper 🧂 to taste.

3. Assemble the casserole: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) 🔥. In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spread the beef and Sloppy Joe mixture evenly across the bottom. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese 🧀 over the beef layer, creating a gooey, cheesy foundation for the casserole. Next, arrange the frozen tater tots 🥔 in a single layer on top of the cheese, making sure to cover the entire surface.

4. Bake until golden: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes ⏲️, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy on top, and the cheese is melted and bubbling. The tater tots will provide a perfect crunchy contrast to the tender, saucy beef underneath! 🌟🍴

5. Add more cheese: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese 🧀 over the top of the crispy tater tots. Return the dish to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and gooey.

6. Serve and garnish: Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley 🌿 for a pop of color and freshness. Serve this Sloppy Joe Casserole as a hearty, comforting meal the whole family will love! 🍽️

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟯𝟬-𝟯𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟰𝟱-𝟱𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
𝗞𝗰𝗮𝗹: 𝟰𝟱𝟬 𝗸𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝟲

~ Donald Recipes