Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef
2 cans sloppy joe sauce/mix
1½ jars nacho cheese sauce
1 bag frozen tater tots (rounds work great)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet and drain excess grease.
Stir in the sloppy joe sauce and let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Spread the beef mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
Pour/spread the nacho cheese evenly over the top.
Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.
Bake for 30–40 minutes, until the tots are crispy and golden.
Optional: broil 2–3 minutes at the end for extra crispiness.
Optional Add-Ins
Diced onions or bell peppers
Jalapeños
Shredded cheddar or pepper jack
Pickles on top after baking
Crumbled bacon
Serving Ideas
Simple side salad
Coleslaw
Corn on the cob
This is basically the intersection of Sloppy Joe, nachos, and a tater tot casserole — hard to miss with that combo.