Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1/2 green pepper, diced
• 1 (15 oz) can sloppy joe sauce
• 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
• 1 (10 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, onion, and green pepper until beef is no longer pink.
3. Drain fat and return to skillet. Add sloppy joe sauce and stir to combine.
4. In a 9x13 baking dish, spread tater tots in an even layer.
5. Spoon sloppy joe mixture over tater tots.
6. In a medium bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 cup water. Pour over casserole.
7. Bake for 20 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Sloppy joe is a classic American dish that dates back to the 1930s.
• Tater tots were invented in 1953 by Ore-Ida.
• Cream of mushroom soup is a popular ingredient in casseroles.
• Cheddar cheese is one of the most popular types of cheese in the United States.