Tater Tot Taco Casserole

Ingredients

Non-stick cooking spray

1 pound of lean ground beef

1 (16 ounce) packet of frozen corn, punctuated with vibrant red and green bell peppers

1 (12 ounce) can of nutrient-rich black beans, rinsed and thoroughly drained

1 petite onion, finely chopped

A clove of aromatic garlic, minced

1 (1 ounce) pack of zesty taco seasoning mix

1 (12 ounce) bag of shredded, multi-flavored Mexican cheese blend

1 (16 ounce) pack of bite-sized, frozen potato nuggets (Tater Tots®)

1 (12 fluid ounce) can of tangy enchilada sauce

Instructions

Set your oven to a cozy 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) to preheat. Meanwhile, arm a 9×13-inch baking dish with a non-stick cooking spray for seamless serving later on.

Brown the ground beef in a sizzling skillet over medium heat. This should take about 5 to 7 minutes to achieve a succulent, deep-brown hue. Infuse the beef with the frozen corn, black beans, chopped onion, minced garlic, and the flavorful taco seasoning mix. Let these ingredients intertwine in a cook-and-stir session for another 10 minutes. Allow this hearty concoction to cool for a bit.

Unite the slightly cooled beef medley with approximately three-quarters of the Mexican cheese blend and the delightful potato nuggets in a large bowl. Gently toss to create a harmonious fusion.

Drizzle about one-third of the fiery enchilada sauce over the base of your prepared baking dish. Pour the tater tot-infused beef mixture into the dish, pressing it gently into an even, compact layer. Baptize this layer with the remaining enchilada sauce.

Commit your assembled casserole to the preheated oven’s care for 40 minutes. Unveil your creation, sprinkle the reserved cheese over the casserole, and return it to the oven. The final bake, lasting around 5 more minutes, will leave you with a melting, bubbling cheese crust that seals in all the goodness below.