Tater Beef Bake

Name: Tater Beef Bake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1-1/4 cups water; 2 envelopes sloppy joe mix; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 3-1/2 cups frozen cut green beans; 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 6 cups frozen Tater Tots; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

I combined two childhood classics—sloppy joes and Tater Tots—to create this home-style dinner that will keep your youngsters coming back for more. —Karla Wiederholt, Cuba City, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1-1/4 cups water
2 envelopes sloppy joe mix
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3-1/2 cups frozen cut green beans
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
6 cups frozen Tater Tots
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and sloppy joe mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Add tomato paste; stir until blended. Add green beans and mushrooms.
Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with Tater Tots. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

I combined two childhood classics—sloppy joes and Tater Tots—to create this home-style dinner that will keep your youngsters coming back for more. —Karla Wiederholt, Cuba City, Wisconsin

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