Mexican Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Whether you say “casserole” or a “hot dish,” there’s something comforting about a hot and homey meal. No weird ingredients, just simple, classic recipe the whole family will appreciate.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef

1 can black beans
1 can tomatoes with green chilies
2 packets taco seasoning
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pkg. frozen corn
2 cans fat-free refried beans
1 pkg. shredded Mexican-blend cheese
3 green onions, chopped
1 can sliced black olives
1 pkg. frozen tater tots
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brown 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef, breaking it up as you go.

Add 2 packets taco seasoning, 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped green pepper, and 3 cloves chopped garlic to the ground beef.
Add 1 can tomatoes with chilies.
Add 1 can black beans. Cook until meat is browned and vegetables are tender.
Place mixture evenly in a 9″ by 13″ pan.
Add 1 package frozen corn to mixture.
Spread 2 cans fat-free refried beans atop mixture.
Add 1 package frozen tater tots to top of mixture. Bake for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven. Add 1 package shredded Mexican-blend cheese.
Add 1 can black olives and 3 chopped green onions. Place in oven until cheese is melted.