Description
Sweet, savory and pleasantly tangy, this comforting sloppy joe casserole gets warmed to bubbly goodness in the slow cooker.
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 a 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.
