Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

This Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole is an easy dinner for both you and the kids. Serve with carrot and celery sticks for a fuss-free feast. You can also stir in some spicy brown mustard if the adults want more zing. —Laura Wilhelm, West Hollywood, California

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  Total Time

  Prep: 20 min. Cook: 4 hours + standing
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  Makes

  10 servings

Ingredients

• 1 bag (32 ounces) frozen Tater Tots, divided
• 2 pounds ground beef or turkey
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 bottle (8 ounces) sweet chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/4 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions

• Place half the Tater Tots in bottom of 5-qt. slow cooker.
  In a large skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Drain. Stir in the next 8 ingredients; reduce heat and simmer 2-3 minutes. Place beef mixture in slow cooker; top with remaining Tater Tots. Cook, covered, on low 4 hours.
  Top with cheese. Sprinkle with paprika. Let stand, uncovered, 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 466 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1332mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein.

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