Sloppy Joe Ground Turkey Casserole with Tater Tots
This hearty Sloppy Joe Ground Turkey Casserole with crispy tater tots is a delicious and easy weeknight meal that combines savory ground turkey with tangy tomato sauce, topped with golden tots for the perfect comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to combine flavors.
- Transfer the turkey mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the meat mixture.
- Arrange tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the tater tots are golden and crispy and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving or add a dash of hot sauce to the meat mixture for some heat.