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Tater Tot Enchilada Bake

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp Taco Seasoning or one packet
  • 2 cups of tater tots or enough to cover the dish
  • 1 can of red Enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup of shredded cheese - Mexican Blend Cheddar Jack, or Mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup of sliced black olives and cilantro or chives for garnish
  • Salsa and chips for on the side

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Preheat your skillet over medium heat. Add the oil.
  • Add the beef to the skillet and cook until browned.
  • When the meat is about half done, add your diced onions and peppers to the skillet and cook until soft.
  • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Add the Taco seasoning, stir through and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the can of Enchilada sauce, stir through and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the enchilada mixture to a sprayed 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Cover the top with tater tots, and then sprinkle the cheese over the tots.
  • Cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the tots are browned and the cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with the olives and the cilantro or chives.
  • Serve with salsa and chips.