Easy Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Skillet
A one-pan favorite that layers savory sloppy Joe–style ground beef sauce with crispy tater tots and melted cheddar—easy, fun, and irresistibly comforting.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 32 oz bag frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 –2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Bake tater tots as directed until crispy. Set aside.
- In an oven-safe skillet, sauté ground beef and chopped onion in olive oil for 6–8 minutes until browned.
- Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute.
- Mix in tomato sauce, ketchup, BBQ sauce, mustard, and Worcestershire. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer baked tots over the beef mixture.
- Sprinkle cheddar on top and broil 1–2 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Let rest briefly, then serve warm with generous scoops.