Delicious Tater Tot Taco Casserole with Gooey Queso Topping

This Tater Tot Taco Casserole with Queso is a mouthwatering twist on the classic taco. It is made with layers of crispy tater tots, seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and a zesty queso sauce. This casserole is packed with savory flavors and is perfect for a hearty dinner or a party. The dish is easy to make, and all the ingredients come together to create a satisfying and comforting meal. Serve it with your favorite toppings like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for an extra burst of flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (4.5 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen tater tots
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup queso dip
• Optional toppings: chopped tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, sour cream, salsa, guacamole

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is tender. Drain any excess fat.
3. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the beef mixture and stir until well combined.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chopped green chilies, and black beans to the skillet. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
5. Transfer the beef mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
6. Arrange the frozen tater tots evenly over the beef mixture.
7. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. While the casserole is baking, heat the queso dip in a small saucepan over low heat until warmed through.
10. Once the casserole is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
11. Drizzle the queso dip over the top of the casserole.
12. Serve the Tater Tot Taco Casserole with Queso hot, with your favorite toppings like chopped tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

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