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Mexican Tater Tot Casserole

Make this amazing tater tot casserole for a hearty meal everyone will love. Featuring crispy potatoes, fresh vegetables, and delicious ground beef, this Mexican-inspired dish has something for everyone. This surefire dinnertime hit is also easy to make, so don’t wait another day to give it a try! Your family will thank you.

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

Instructions

  • 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.