Description
A cozy, hands-off dish that layers savory ground beef, bright tomatoes, sweet corn, hearty black beans, and a blanket of crispy tater tots and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onion and gather all ingredients. Optionally, brown the ground beef in a skillet for 5–7 minutes to drain excess fat and add flavor; drain any grease. If short on time, add raw ground beef to the slow cooker.
- Place the ground beef (browned or raw), chopped onion, diced tomatoes, drained corn, rinsed black beans, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker. Stir well.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Cover and let the ingredients simmer until the beef is tender and flavors have melded.
- About 30 minutes before serving, spread frozen tater tots over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Cover and cook until the tater tots are golden and cheese is melted.
Notes
For a healthier option, use lean ground turkey or a plant-based crumble. Adjust spices based on taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg