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A glass dish brimming with baked tater tot casserole, layered with lettuce, diced tomatoes, black olives, avocado slices, and green onions, crowned with a dollop of sour cream. The ensemble rests on a colorful patterned tablecloth reminiscent of a Mexican fiesta.
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Mexican Taco Tater Tot Casserole

All the taco flavors and veggies you love in a delicious, easy to make Mexican Taco Tater Tot Casserole. And, it may be fewer calories that you'd imagine.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 268kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef I use 7%
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning or 1 packet
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 4- oz can of diced green chiles
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 15- oz can black beans
  • 2 tomatoes diced and divided
  • 8- ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1/3 cup salsa
  • 1 2.5 oz can sliced olives
  • 2 cups Mexican shredded cheese divided
  • 1 16 oz bag frozen tater tots

Topping Ideas:

  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Sliced Scallions
  • Sliced Olives
  • Sour Cream
  • Sliced Avocado

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°.
  • Brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet. Drain the fat.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning, chili powder, and cumin. Add the chiles, corn, black beans, 1 chopped tomato, tomato sauce, salsa, and 1/2 of the canned olives. Cook until thickened, about 2 minutes or so.
  • Transfer meat mixture to a 9x13 inch baking pan and smooth evenly. Spread 1 cup Mexican shredded cheese over the meat mixture and place tater tots in a single layer on top.
  • Bake in a 400° oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and top casserole with remaining chopped tomato, remaining 1 cup shredded cheese, remaining sliced olives, and sliced scallions. Bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and casserole is bubbling.
  • Serve with additional topping ideas suggested above.

Notes

If you like your tacos with a bit of heat, choose "medium" or "hot" spiced salsa and green chiles instead of "mild."

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 797mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 548IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 3mg