Mexican Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef – Easy Tex-Mex Family Dinner
If you’re looking for a simple dinner idea that’s warm and filling, this Mexican Tater Tot Casserole delivers. It’s packed with seasoned ground beef, plenty of cheese, and crispy Tater tots, all brought together with bold Tex-Mex flavor. Easy to make, this is the kind of meal that feels familiar but still a little fun and is always a hit with the whole family.
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Some nights just call for a cozy, no-fuss dinner, and this Tater tot Mexican casserole totally fits the bill. You may also want to try this delicious Beef Noodle Casserole.
How to Make Mexican Tater Tot Casserole
Here are the ingredients you need to make this Tex Mex Tater tot casserole recipe, plus step by step instructions for how to make it.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 – 15.25 oz can corn, drained
- 1 – 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 – 10 oz can Enchilada sauce
- 1 – 10 oz can Rotel
- 1 oz packet taco seasoning
- 32 oz bag Tater tots
- 2 cups colby jack cheese, shredded
- 1 roma tomato, diced
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- 2 green onions, diced
Step by Step Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Dice the onion, tomato and green onions, then set them aside.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion and cook, breaking the meat into small pieces, until the beef is no longer pink. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, just until fragrant.
4. Carefully drain off any excess grease. Add the corn, black beans, enchilada sauce, Rotel, and taco seasoning to the skillet. Stir well and let the mixture simmer on low for about 5 minutes.
5. Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Arrange the Tater tots in a single, even layer over the top.
6. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, until the Tater tots are golden and crisp.
7. Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top. Return to the oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes, just until the cheese is melted.
8. Finish with diced tomatoes, black olives, and green onions before serving.
This taco Tater tot casserole is hearty, comforting, and easy enough for busy nights when you want something everyone will actually eat. Add a few favorite toppings, scoop it onto plates, and enjoy a dinner that’s simple, satisfying, and seriously comforting.
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Mexican Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 – 15.25 oz can corn, drained
- 1 – 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 – 10 oz can Enchilada sauce
- 1 – 10 oz can Rotel
- 1 oz packet taco seasoning
- 32 oz bag Tater tots
- 2 cups colby jack cheese, shredded
- 1 roma tomato, diced
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- 2 green onions, diced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Dice the onion, tomato and green onions, then set them aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion and cook, breaking the meat into small pieces, until the beef is no longer pink. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, just until fragrant.
- Carefully drain off any excess grease. Add the corn, black beans, enchilada sauce, Rotel, and taco seasoning to the skillet. Stir well and let the mixture simmer on low for about 5 minutes.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Arrange the Tater tots in a single, even layer over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, until the Tater tots are golden and crisp.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top. Return to the oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes, just until the cheese is melted.
- Finish with diced tomatoes, black olives, and green onions before serving.
