Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Optional toppings: pepperoni, olives, bell pepper, green onions, mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess grease, then add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper; simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in the baking dish. Top with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella.
- Arrange tater tots in a single layer over the cheese. Sprinkle with the remaining cup of cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until tater tots are golden and cheese is bubbly.
- For extra flavor, add optional toppings in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a different flavor, try swapping beef for turkey or adding garlic to the beef. Keep tater tots crispy by not overcrowding them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg