Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole

By bobcat

Ingredients

• 1-32 oz. bag tater tots
• 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
• Salt and Pepper, to taste
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• a few shakes of Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 8 oz. tomato sauce
• 8 oz. can of water (use empty sauce can)
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• Sour cream, optional
• Sliced green onions, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange the tater tots in the bottom of 9x13 in. baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble the beef with the salt, pepper, and onion until the beef is no longer pink. Drain, if necessary. Return the mixture to the skillet. Add Worcestershire Sauce, chili powder, cumin, tomato sauce, and water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency.

Top the baked tater tots with hamburger mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Return to the oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through. May top with sour cream and onions, if desired.