Tater Beef Bake

By jawilliams628

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1-1/4 cups water
• 2 envelopes sloppy joe sauce mix
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 3-1/2 cups frozen cut green beans
• 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• 6 cups frozen Tater Tots
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and sauce mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Add tomato paste; stir until blended. Add green beans and mushrooms.

Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with Tater Tots. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. Yield: 6-8 servings.